Kaju Katli

Welcome to my kitchen, Today we will make Kaju Katli.  It’s one of the most popular Indian sweets. which is favorite sweet to all. The Rakshabandhan festival is close by. so make in this Raksha Bandhan, a very delicious sweet. it is very easy to make. Kaju Katli is made cashew powder and sugar syrup. For health diet conscious people, Kaju Katli can also be prepared by crystalized sugar. it’s one of the easiest sweet recipes to make at home. We require only a few ingredients to make it. make perfectly healthy sweets at home and enjoy eating without worrying about coronavirus.

Ingredients for Kaju Katli

• 150 grams Kaju (cashew)
• 100 grams sugar or you can add as required
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped rose petals or rose water or 8-9 strands of saffron ( it is optional)
• edible silver leaves, for garnishing. (it is optional)

Recipe of Kaju Katli

Step 1:- Place cashews in a coffee grinder or spice grinder. and grinde cashew.

Step 2:- don't over grind it,  else cashews will release oil. The cashews should be in powdered form and not become pasty or oily.

Step 3:- Heat sugar and water in a thick bottomed pan on medium heat. You can also add rose water and cardamom powder at this point. if you don't want to add then skip it.

Step 4:- Let the sugar melt and then once the sugar melts, let the mixture boil for 1 minute. When all the sugar dissolved in the water, add the cashew powder.  Stir to combine.

Step 5:- Keep on stirring the cashew mixture on a low flame.

Step 6:- Now add a teaspoon of ghee and mix well. Keep stirring the mixture on low heat. Ghee will make the mixture smooth and also adds some shine to the Katli.

Step 7:- Stir continuously, around 10 minutes on low heat. When the dough will leave the sides of the pan. Then remove the pan from heat.

Step 8:- On this stage check the dough. by taking a small piece from a mixture, let it cool down a little and then roll it between your thumb and index finger. You should be able to make a non-sticky ball out of it.

Step 9:- When you able to make a non-sticky ball. It means your dough is done. If not, you need to cook it further.

Step 10:- Once the dough is ready, Flatten the dough and place it on a butter paper or on a greased plate/thali or tray.

Step 11:- Wait for 4 to 5 minutes for the dough to cool down a bit. And then knead the dough with your hands to make it smooth.  

Step 12:- If the dough feels very dry at the time of kneading, you can sprinkle some water or milk to make it smooth.

Step 13:- Place another butter paper on top and then using a rolling pin, roll gently the dough from all sides to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

Step 14:- If you are using chandi vark then apply it. And Cut the dough into Barfi  shape by first cutting the dough vertically and then horizontally.

Step 15:- Transfer the Kaju Katli on a plate and enjoy it! You can store the Kaju Katli in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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