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காஜு கட்லி

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 150
Enjoy this delicious and crunchy Tamil sweet made with cashews and sugar, perfect for festivals and celebrations.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup முந்திரி (Cashew nuts)
  • 1/2 cup சர்க்கரை (Sugar)
  • 1/4 tsp ஏலக்காய் தூள் (Cardamom powder)
  • n/a நெய் (Ghee) (as needed)
  • n/a சில்வர் லீவிஸ் (Silver leaves) (as needed)
  • n/a பட்டர் பேப்பர் (Buttered paper) (as needed)

Instructions 

  • Roast cashews briefly in a mixer until finely ground, then set aside.
  • Boil water and sugar until a sticky syrup forms, then add ground cashews and cook until mixture thickens.
  • Add cardamom powder and cook until the mixture becomes firm and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
  • Pour the mixture onto buttered paper, flatten, and place silver leaves on top. Cover with another buttered paper.
  • Allow to cool, then cut into desired shapes and serve.

Notes

Ensure the mixture is cooked to the right consistency for easy shaping.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Keyword: Cashew