Kaju Katli
Also known as Kaju Barfi, Indian Sweets · Veg · Sweets & Desserts
Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party
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6 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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
Ingredients
5 itemsCashew (full)250 grams
Sugar1 cup
Water0.50 cup
GheeFor Greasing
Silver LeafOptional
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 20. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 0.50 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.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- U
UmadeviMay 2022
👌sweet
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