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காஜு கட்லி
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
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:
150
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Tamil Nadu
Keyword:
Cashew