Homemade Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)Veg
Celebrate festive occasions like Holi with homemade Kaju Katli, a classic and irresistible Indian sweet. This recipe guides you through making these iconic diamond-shaped cashew treats from scratch using simple ingredients: cashew nut powder, sugar, water, cardamom, and a touch of ghee. Follow these easy steps to achieve the perfect soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Garnish with silver foil for an authentic festive look that is sure to delight your friends and family.
Ingredients
1 cup Cashew Nuts
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
1 tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
pinch Cardamom Powder
For garnishing Silver Foil
Instructions
1
Pulse the cashew nuts in a blender to get a fine powder. Sieve it to ensure there are no large chunks.
2
In a non-stick pan, combine sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves and reaches a one-string consistency.
3
Lower the heat and add the cashew powder. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
4
Add ghee and cardamom powder. Cook on low heat until the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan and forms a soft dough.
5
Transfer the dough onto a greased plate or parchment paper. Once slightly cool but still warm, grease your hands and knead it until smooth and shiny.
6
Roll the dough out into a uniform sheet (about 3-5mm thick).
7
pply the silver vark if using. Cut into the signature diamond shapes while still slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts
20 servings per recipe
