Kaju katli recipe:
The preparation of a delicious Kaju katli! You can't imagine, you can make delicious kaju katli same taste and text home, just like you buy from the sweet shop.few ingredients, easy method, but follow some techniques that used for preparing kaju katli,which I share in this content " kaju katli recipe". |
| Kaju Katli |
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| Kaju Barfi |
Let's come with me on this culinary journey how to learn make kaju katli recipe.
Before sharing the recipe, let me share some information with you.
About the kaju katli (Kaju Barfi):
The Name kaju katli can broken down into two words two "kaju "(cashew nut)and" katli "means( flate bar or slice).
Kaju katli is made up of cashew nuts powder and sugar syrup mixture and added cardamom powder and dasi ghee (purified butter ) to enhance the flavour, make a dough knead and roll, cut into dimond shaped slices.
Kaju katli is made up of cashew nuts powder and sugar syrup mixture and added cardamom powder and dasi ghee (purified butter ) to enhance the flavour, make a dough knead and roll, cut into dimond shaped slices.
Origin story of kaju katli:
"Kaju Katli is believed to have originated in the Mughal kitchen in South Asia. Alternatively, it is said that an Indian chef was inspired by a Parsi sweet recipe, substituting almonds with cashews to invent this iconic dessert.Popularity of kaju katli.
Kaju Katli is immensely popular in India and Pakistan, where it is a special sweet reserved for joyful occasions, celebrations, and festivals."Easy way to make kaju katli :
Preparation time: 3 hours
Cook time :15-20 minutes
Cooling time: 1-2 hours at room temperature
Cutting :1-2 minutes
Cooling time: 1-2 hours at room temperature
Cutting :1-2 minutes
Recipe Servings 8-10
Allow a break while grinding the cashew. It prevents the cashews releasing their oils and becoming sticky. Grind the cashew nuts to make a fine powder.Do not to over-grind, to realise the oil
Allow a break while grinding the cashew. It prevents the cashews releasing their oils and becoming sticky. The powder is not too coarse. To make the perfect form of powder use the sieve. To make sure kaju powder is slightly grainy, do not make fine powder.
Recipe📑
Ingredients :
- 200 g cashew nuts
- 150 g Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (purified butter )
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1-2silver foil leaves (for decoration )
Directions Step-by-Step :
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| Make kaju powder |
- Grind Cashews to make Cashew powder:
Allow a break while grinding the cashew. It prevents the cashews releasing their oils and becoming sticky. Grind the cashew nuts to make a fine powder.Do not to over-grind, to realise the oil
Allow a break while grinding the cashew. It prevents the cashews releasing their oils and becoming sticky. The powder is not too coarse. To make the perfect form of powder use the sieve. To make sure kaju powder is slightly grainy, do not make fine powder.
How to make sugar Syrup for kaju katli :
Heat the water and sugar mixture over low to medium flame , stirring continuously to cook the syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency.
How To check syrup consistency: Take a drop of sugar syrup between your thumb and forefinger it should form a single threadwhen you separate your fingers.
- How to mix the cashew powder into the sugar syrup:
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| Mix kaju powder and sugar syrup |
- Cook the Mixture:
- How to make the dough:
The mixture until just hot enough to touch transfer the mixture to a tray and knead it and make a ball.- How to make katli:
You can also place it on a large piece of parchment or butter paper. The cashew dough should still be quite warm when you start rolling it. As it cools it will harden more and then becomes difficult to roll, to smoothen the cracks, place parchment paper on top and roll more. This will fill in the cracks and the kaju katli will have a smooth finish, flatten the mixture to an even thickness, about 1/4 to 1/2, cut into While it's still warm, cut the Kaju Katli into diamond-shaped or square pieces using a knife.
Decorate:
Decorated the kaju katli with silver leaf. Garnish with whole kaju.
Tip for make perfectkaju katli :
Select premium quality kaju,check expiry date mentioned on the packet.Grind kaju for short time because the temperature remain cool
Sieve the kaju powder to make lumps free powder.
Do not over cook kaju powder and sugar syrup mixture, it makes kaju katli dried.
Knead mixture makes smooth dough. It helps form perfect kaju katli.
Choose original silver leaves for decoration.
Nutrition value Per serving (assuming 20-25 pieces):
Energy: 120-150 caloriesProtein: 2-3g
Fat: 8-10g
Saturated fat: 1.5-2g
Carbohydrates: 15-20g
Sugars: 10-12g
Fibre: 0.5-1g
Sodium: 1-2 mg
Cholesterol: 0-1 mg
Vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin E: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)Vitamin B6: 5-7% of the DV
Magnesium: 10-15% of the DV
Copper: 20-25% of the DV
Zinc: 5-7% of the DV
Phosphorus: 5-7% of the DV
Frequently Asked Questions :
Q:what is difference between kaju katli and kaju Barfi?
Answer :kaju katli is made with kaju powder and sugar syrup and cardamom powder, kaju Barfi make with kaju powder, milk powder, khoya, sugar syrup and cardamom powder, or saffron.
Q:can we use brown sugar for make kaju katli?
Answer : you can use brown sugar, or organic sugar, for making kaju barfi or kaju katli.
Q:How to preserve kaju katli?
Answer :You can preserve Kaj katli in air tight container, dry and cool place.
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