Kaju Katli Recipe (Kaju Barfi)
A classic Indian sweet made with cashew nuts and sugar, perfect for festivals and celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cashew nuts ((kaju - 200 grams))
- 90 ml water ((6 tablespoons, refer notes))
- 0.75 cup sugar (- 150 grams (refined white sugar is best, use ½ cup (100 grams) for low sweet, refer notes))
- 1 teaspoon rose water (or ⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder or both)
- 2 teaspoons ghee (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon ghee (for greasing)
Instructions
- Grind the cashew nuts into a fine powder.
- Combine water and sugar in a pan, heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add cashew powder to the syrup and cook on low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Add rose water and ghee, mix well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a plate with ghee, pour the mixture, and spread evenly. Let it cool and set.
Notes
Ensure the mixture is cooked on low heat to prevent burning and achieve the right texture.