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Soft melt in moutb kaju katli served in a silver plate
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Kaju katli Recipe

Kaju Katli recipe- Delicious, melt in mouth thin slices of cashew fudge sweetened with sugar. It is one of the most popular Indian sweets. Make best vegan and gluten free kaju katli easily at home.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Dessert, sweet
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kaju barfi, kaju katli
Servings: 20 kaju katlis
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews 150 grams
  • 1/2 cup sugar 100 grams
  • 1/4 cup water 60 ml

Optional Ingredients

  • 3-4 cardamom pods crushed and skin removed
  • few saffron strands

Instructions

  • Heat a pan and add cashews and roast for 3-4 minutes. Do not change the color. let cool.
    roasting cashews for kaju katli
  • Transfer to a grinder jar and spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. Grind at small intervals.
    cashew powder for kaju katli
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a heavy pan.
    making sugar syrup for kaju katli
  • Mix gently and cook in low flame.
    sugar syrup for kaju katli
  • Let the sugar dissolve completely. Add 3-4 crushed cardamom pods and few saffron strands.
    sugar syrup for kaju burfi
  • Once the sugar dissolves the mixture will start to boil.
    boiling sugar syrup for kaju katli
  • Once the sugar syrup starts to boil vigorously, it is the correct stage.
    boiling sugar syrup for kaju katli
  •  Once the sugar syrup boils vigorously, quickly add the prepared cashew powder.
    making kaju katli recipe
  • Mix well and cook in low flame.
    making kaju katli recipe
  • After 3-4 minutes the cashew mixture will begin to thicken.
    cooking kaju katli mixture
  • And after 6-7 minutes the whole mixture will come together as a soft mass and begin to leave the sides of the pan.
    kaju katli mixture
  • Take a small pinch of cashew paste and roll between your fingers. If you are able to form a soft balls, it is correct stage.
    checking kaju katli mixture consistency
  • Now remove the whole mixture of cashew paste to a butter paper. Scrape the edges and add them as well. We will knead and make everything very smooth.
    kaju kati mixture ready to knead
  • Add few saffron strands and start kneading the mixture. Knead for 3-5 minutes into a very smooth dough. This step is crucial for melt in mouth kaju katli.
    making kaju burfui recipe
  • After kneading roll the dough into a 1/4 inch thick circle.
    kaju katli rolled dough
  • Slice into diamonds or squares.
    making kaju katli recipe
  • Let cool completely. Store in airtight containers and serve kaju katli as required. You can store kaju katli for a week at room temperature and around 2 weeks in refrigerator.
    kaju katli pieces

Notes

Is ghee necessary for kaju katli- Absolutely no, you dont need even a drop of ghee for this sweet. Cashews itself is full of oil and if made properly there is no need for adding ghee while cooking the mixture or even for greasing. Just make sure not to alter the quantity of water or sugar in the recipe.
To make melt in mouth Kaju katli- knead, knead and knead the cooked cashew sugar mixture well. It is crucial to knead the mixture for at least 4 minutes while it is still warm for melt in mouth kaju barfi.
To check if the mixture is cooked properly - take a small pinch of mixture and roll between your fingers. if you are able to form soft ball that is very slightly sticky then the mixture is at correct stage.
If you are unable to form a ball, return the mixture to the stove top and cook for 2-3 minutes in low flame.
Kneading the cashew dough -Knead the dough while it is warm. You can wait for the very hot to cool down a bit, but you have work quickly and make the katlis while the mixture is warm.
After rolling the dough you can spread some edible silver foil or vark but I usually don't use it as it is difficult to source the real ones. Be wary about the quality of your edible silver foil if you use.
 
Other notes
  • Do not alter the ratio of ingredients. It is always 1 measure cashew powder, 1/2 measure sugar and 1/4 measure water. You can scale up or down the recipe
  • Adding cardamom or saffron is optional.
  • Do not over cook the mixture else the kaju katli will turn dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 20kaju katlis | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg