Learn how to make perfect Kaju Katli recipe with step by step pictures. Easy Kaju Katli is very quick and simple to make, perfect as Deepavali sweet or any celebration.
First prepare a plate greased with ghee or cut two parchment papers to place the prepared kaju katli. Add 1 cup cashews to a blender and pulse through few times to make a not so smooth powder.
It should not have large bits, but it should not be too fine in a paste form.
In a nonstick pan, add ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water.
Heat on medium flame until the sugar is melted and there are bubbles at the bottom of the pan. When you touch the syrup between your index and thumb fingers, it should be sticky.
Reduce the flame to low and quickly added the prepared cashew powder.
Mix well quickly without any lumps. The mixture will begin to thicken.
Keep stirring on low flame and when the mixture begins to bubble, add ½ teaspoon ghee.
Continuously stir the mixture, scraping from the edges. In about 7 mins, it will come together.
When it completely leaves the pan without leaving behind a trace, remove from heat. It will not be too solid.
Quickly transfer the mixture onto the parchment paper and add another ½ teaspoon of ghee on top.
In about 5 mins, the mixture becomes warm enough to handle. Carefully fold it in multiple times to make a smooth ball of katli dough. Don’t overknead it as the katli starts to leave cashew butter.
When the mixture is still warm, place the smoothened katli mixture between two parchment papers and roll it gently into a circle of about 2mm in thickness.
If you are using silver vark, place it on top of the rolled katli.
Cut into desired shapes. For diamond shape, make a vertical line and an angled horizontal line depending on the size of the diamond. Remove the edge slices and carefully remove the diamonds.
Once cooled down, kaju katli becomes hard and non-sticky. Store in an air tight container at room temperature for upto a week and in fridge for longer shelf life.
Notes
Pay attention to the sugar syrup consistency. It should not even be one string consistency, but right before it to add cashew powder. If you overcook the sugar syrup, the mixture becomes hard to roll & slice.
Traditionally kaju katli is thinner in thickness but roll out the katli mixture depending on the thickness preferred.
When the mixture is hot, don’t try to knead or roll it as it can really burn your fingers. Wait until it is warm enough to handle to knead and roll.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kaju Katli | Easy Kaju Katli
Amount per Serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.