Kamarkattu
Also known as Coconut Candy, Jaggery Candy, Indian Hard Candy · Veg · Sweets & Desserts
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Kamarkattu, a Tamil Nadu coconut and jaggery candy of roasted coconut cooked in jaggery syrup with cardamom and ghee until set. Makes 10, 30 minutes, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
5 itemsJaggery1.5 cup
Water¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Ghee1 tsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 10. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 176kcal | 1760kcal |
| Protein | 0.5g | 5g |
| Carbohydrate | 37g | 367g |
| Fat | 3.6g | 36g |
| Fibre | 0.9g | 9g |
| Sugar | 31g | 312g |
Cookd masalas for jaggery
Method
- 1
In a pan, melt the jaggery and water.
JaggeryWater
- 2
Roast the grated coconut in a pan until light golden and a bit dry in texture. Strain and add the jaggery syrup into the pan with the coconut. Add the cardamom powder and ghee. Cook until the mixture is thick, foamy, and releases from the pan. Do this on a low-medium heat.
Coconut (Grated)GheeCardamom Powder
- 3
To check the perfect consistency, When a small drop is added to water, it should become hard and not be stretchy. Transfer this mixture to a bowl or plate, but do not spread it. Allow the surface to cool for a few minutes.
- 4
Using a greased spoon, take out small portions of the hot mixture and roll them between greased palms into small roundels. Allow it to cool fully, it’ll harden and store air-tight.
Before you start
- How long does Kamarkattu take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kamarkattu serve?
- 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kamarkattu vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kamarkattu spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Kamarkattu?
- 1.5 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), ¼ cup Water, 1 tsp Ghee, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kamarkattu?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kamarkattu?
- About 176 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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