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Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)

kaju katli

Kaju Katli or cashew burfi is a hot favorite with everyone alike.

Before trying making it at home, I had never imagined it was so simple to make. We would always buy it from a local sweet shop, since all of us are so fond of it.

Here is a simple badam katli or badam burfi recipe for you.

Remember, almonds benefit health in more ways than one, unlike cashews that raise bad cholesterol and fats.


badam burfi almond fudge






Kaju Katli Recipe:
Cashew -1 cup
Sugar -1/2 cup
Water -1/4 cup
1/2 tsp-Ghee for greasing plate/aluminum foil

badam ladoo; fasting recipe

Preparation

  • Grind cashew & make a fine powder. Make sure it does not become a paste. It should remain coarse. You can grind half cashew first and then the next lot.
  • Simultaneously, make sugar syrup, with water and sugar. Bring the sugar syrup to a boil on low flame. 
  • When it starts boiling & bubbling up, keep stirring.
  • Switch off the flame once the syrup reaches one string consistency. 


kaju katli dough

  • Immediately, add powdered cashew. Make sure the flame is off when you add cashew to the syrup.
  • Mix well and switch on the flame. Set to low flame. 
  • Keep stirring. 
  • The mixture will start to thicken, forming a mass.
  • Keep stirring and it will form like a dough in about 7-8 minutes. 
  • Apply little water on fingers.
  • Take little cashew dough and roll between fingers. If it does not stick, that means the dough is ready.
  • Turn off the flame and transfer dough to a plate. Knead it well for 1 minute. It will be hot so make sure you do not burn your hands.
  • If the mixture gets dry, add 1/2 tsp of ghee.
  • Make sure you knead it to a smooth dough.
  • Take a greased plate or butter paper/ aluminum foil. 
  • Grease aluminum foil with ghee.
  • Roll the cashew dough into thin layers with a greased rolling pin. 
  • Cut into desired shapes and enjoy.


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