kaju katli
Craft delectable at home with our quick recipe. Ground cashews, sugar, and a hint of cardamom blend to create these iconic Indian sweets. In just 30 minutes, savour the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these diamond-shaped treats. Embrace the essence of Indian cuisine.
An ideal mix of cashews and cardamom for magnificent Indian desserts at home. Experience the extravagance today!
- 1 cup cashew nuts/ kaju unsalted
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- silver edible foil (optional) for decoration
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Grind the cashew nuts/ kaju into mixer till you achieve a fine powder. Avoid over-processing to prevent the nuts from releasing oil.
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In a seperate pan, combine sugar and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat to create a sugar syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
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Add the cashew/kaju powder to the sugar syrup and mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
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cook the mixture until it thickness and starts leaving the sides of the pan. This should take around 8-10 minutes.
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Add the cardamom powder and incorporate it into the mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased plate or tray and let it cool slightly.
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once it's cool enough to handle, knead the mixture to form a smooth dough.
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Roll out the dough into a thin layer using a rolling pin
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cut the rolled dough into diamond or square shapes.
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Optionally, decorate each piece with a small piece of silver edible foil.
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Allow to cool completely before serving. It will firm up as it cools.
Conclusion:
With our handcrafted recipe, you may enhance your dessert pleasure. You can make a batch of these delicious Indian sweets, which wonderfully combine the creaminess of cashews with the warmth of cardamom, in just about 30 minutes. Enjoy this delicious treat, which captures the spirit of Indian flavours and culture, with each piece having about 80–100 calories.
