How long does Kaju Katli take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kaju Katli serve?

20. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kaju Katli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Kaju Katli?

250 grams Cashew (full), 1 cup Sugar, ½ cup Water, For Greasing Ghee, Optional Silver Leaf, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaju Katli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kaju Katli?

About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kaju Katli

Name: Kaju Katli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Cashew (full); 1 cup Sugar; ½ cup Water; For Greasing Ghee; Optional Silver Leaf

30 min
not spicy
Serves 20

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

Start cooking

6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Kaju Barfi, Indian Sweets · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Kaju katli: powdered cashews cooked in two-string sugar syrup, rolled thin and topped with silver leaf. Makes 20 servings, 30 minutes plus cooling, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

5 items

20 people

Cashew (full)250 grams
Sugar1 cup
Water½ cup
GheeFor Greasing
Silver LeafOptional

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 20 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 20 people
Energy	110kcal	2200kcal
Protein	2.3g	46g
Carbohydrate	14g	286g
Fat	5.6g	112g
Fibre	0.4g	8g
Sugar	11g	226g

Method

1
Grind the cashew nuts in a mixer jar. Grind for 3-5 seconds, mix using a spoon and then grind again. Repeat this process around 4 times or until the cashew is completely powdered.
Cashew (full)
2
In a pan, heat the sugar and water together on medium heat until it thickens. It should have a two string consistency.
SugarWater
3
Turn the flame to low and add the cashew powder. Mix continuously until the mixture becomes even and thickens. Roll a small piece of the mixture between your fingers. If it does not stick, then it is ready.
4
Turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly, until you can touch it with your hands.
5
Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment/butter paper. Flatten it using your hands greased with ghee and place another piece of parchment paper on top. Roll it into 1-cm thick using a rolling pin.
Ghee
6
Place the silver leaf on top. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Cut it using a sharp knife.
Silver Leaf

Before you start

How long does Kaju Katli take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kaju Katli serve?: 20. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kaju Katli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kaju Katli spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Kaju Katli?: 250 grams Cashew (full), 1 cup Sugar, ½ cup Water, For Greasing Ghee, Optional Silver Leaf, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaju Katli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kaju Katli?: About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.