No other sweet is a match for this delectable delight - kaju katlis or kaju barfis are symbolic of festivals in India. Whether it is Diwali or holi or even if it is just an auspicious occasion, kaju katlis are always a part of the festive fare! Learn how to make this traditional festive staple right here, in a few simple steps!

Kaju Katli

By Foodism Team

Nov, 7th

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Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
50 minutes
Ingredients
5 - 7

Ingredients

  • Cashews 1 cup
  • Sugar 1/2 cup
  • Water 5 tablespoons
  • Ghee 1 tablespoons
  • Chopped rose petals (optional) 1 teaspoons
  • Saffron strands (optional) as per taste
  • Vark (optional) as per taste

Instructions

  • Powder the cashews in a grinder, make sure it doesn’t become oily.
  • Heat sugar and water in a non stick pan or kadai on a low flame.
  • Meanwhile grease a plate/tray or butter paper and keep aside.
  • When all the sugar has dissolved in the water, add the cashew powder.
  • Keep on stirring the cashew mixture on a low flame.
  • The cashew mixture would start thickening. Cook for atleast 7-9 minutes.
  • Remove the kaju mixture from the pan and place it on plate.
  • Add the rose petals and ghee to the cashew mixture.
  • knead the cashew mixture as soon as it cools a little to knead.
  • Flatten the dough and place it on a butter paper or on a greased plate/tray.
  • Place a butter paper on top and then roll gently the dough from all sides till you reach a thickness of 3-5 mm.
  • Remove the butter paper, Apply Vark and let the rolled dough cool.
  • When completely cooled, using a sharp knife cut the cashew dough giving diamond shapes.
  • Serve the kaju katli, Store remaining in air tight container.