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kaju katli recipe

Kaju Katli Recipe

The traditional Indian dessert for celebrations and festivals, kaju katli is a tasty treat that you can make at home
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 Pieces
Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the preparation of kaju katli recipe

  • 1 cup Cashew nuts
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
  • Ghee

Instructions
 

Method to prepare kaju katli recipe

  • 1 cup of Cashew nuts should be added to a small jar of a mixer grinder and ground into a fine powder.
  • Avoid over-grinding cashew nuts since the oil will start to leak out and make the powder sticky.
  • If necessary, use a spatula to scrape the sides before pulsing once more.
  • Heat a deep bottomed pan and add ¼ cup water and ½ cup sugar and let it boil on medium temperature.
  • Cook while stirring continually until all of the sugar has dissolved.
  • Cook syrup until it becomes somewhat sticky and thick. Wait until the syrup has reached the 1-string consistency, but do not let it cook any longer because the kaju katli will become hard.
  • Add ¼ tsp cardamom and cashew nut powder after lowering the heat or flame.
  • Using a spatula, stir everything thoroughly.
  • It will take around 5-7 minutes to get the mixture to the point where it thickens and forms a large single lump.
  • Don't boil the mixture for too long.
  • Let it cool for 3–4 minutes, after switching off the flame.
  • Meanwhile, use ghee to grease the back of the thali. Spread the prepared mixture over the greasing.
  • While it's still warm, apply ghee to your palms and knead the dough for a few minutes until the surface is smooth.
  • Add a few drops of milk if the mixture becomes dry and knead it until it is smooth.
  • Using a rolling pin, spread it out into a spherical form that is 1/3 inch thick.
  • Cut it into diamond-shaped pieces with a knife. Let it cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Enjoy the delicious kaju katli recipe.
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