Indian Kaju Katli Recipe

Indian Kaju Katli Recipe

Kaju Katli is an Indian dessert made primarily from cashew nuts, giving it a rich, nutty taste. Some recipes add ghee and cardamom powder for extra flavor. This sweet is a type of barfi, a category of dense, milk-based Indian confections.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10 Yield
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cashew nuts
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Grind the cashew nuts into a fine powder.
  • In a pan, combine sugar and water, and heat until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a syrup.
  • Continue to cook the syrup until it reaches a single-thread consistency.
  • Add the cashew powder to the syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps forming.
  • Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens into a dough-like consistency.
  • Add ghee and cardamom powder, mixing well until fully combined.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Knead the mixture to ensure a smooth texture, then place it on a greased surface.
  • Roll out the mixture to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Cut the rolled mixture into diamond-shaped pieces.
  • Allow the pieces to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 88mgSugar: 11g
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