Ingredients:
- 2 cups cashews (kaju)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- Silver or gold edible foil for garnish
Method:
- Take 2 cups of cashews and grind them to a fine powder using a grinder. Check the cashews are dry, and there is no moisture in them.
- Sieve the cashew powder to get rid of any coarse particles.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a pan. Heat the mixture on medium flame.
- Boil until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Boil the sugar syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency.
Cashew Dough:
- Once the sugar syrup reaches the perfect consistency, add the cashew powder to it.
- Stir continuously on low flame to avoid lumps. The mixture will thicken quickly.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder to increase the flavor of the kaju katli.
- Continue stir until the mixture forms a smooth and non-sticky dough. This process may take about 8-10 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of ghee to the mixture and mix perfect.
- Transfer the cashew dough to a greased plate.
- Allow it to cool slightly. Knead the dough.
Shaping Kaju Katli:
- Roll the dough using a rolling pin into a thin.
- Use a knife to cut the rolled dough into diamond-shaped pieces.
- If desired, decorate each piece with silver or gold edible foil for an authentic touch.
- Let the kaju katli cool completely before serving.
- Store the kaju katli in an airtight container.