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Kaju katli recipe is a popular Indian sweets recipe . It is a very delicious fudge prepared with sugar and cashews. This cashew fudge is very rich and requires very less ingredients. Kaju katli is also known as kaju barfi or kaju katari. This kaju katli is also vegan and gluten-free, just skip the silver leaf decoration.

I have tried kaju katli recipe multiple times to get this recipe absolutely perfect. My hubby is a fan of Kaju Katli so it makes him very happy every time. Making it is not so easy but yes if you follow some steps carefully you will get exactly the same taste as you get in stores.

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In this kaju katli recipe I have used silver leaf to decorate which is totally optional. You may decorate it with powdered sugar and pistachios. I have pointed all notes to be kept in mind while preparing this recipe. As this month is full of Hindu festivals like Janamashtami, ganesh chaturthi , Diwali and many more. You can prepare this kaju katli for these occasions ahead. One piece of this kaju katli has approximately 58 calories. Each piece is of 12 grams approx.

There is one variation available that is kesar kaju katli. In that recipe just add saffron at the step where kewra essence is added. That’s it. I will post the recipe of kesar kaju katli soon.

Now let’s see this recipe.

Ingredients

Cashew nuts – 2 cup
Sugar – 1 cup
Water – 1/2 cup
Kewra essence – 4-5 drops
Ghee or oil – Just for greasing

Step by step Kaju katli recipe

Step 1. Powder the cashews in a dry mixer for 1 minute. Cashew nut should be at room temperature as refrigerated cashews will turn pasty upon grinding.

Note – Grind the cashews in one go, till it turns into fine powder.It will take just few seconds.Don’t stop in between, this is how you will get fine powder without stickiness. Oil shouldn’t release from cashews. Sieve the powder to get rid of any big particles left behind. You can use them in any other recipe like Kheer or any pudding.

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Step 2. Place a pan over medium flame, add water and sugar. Turn the flame to minimum heat and stir the sugar solution. Cook the sugar syrup for just 30 to 40 seconds. At this stage be careful that you don’t need any thread consistency, just dissolve the sugar in water. Add in cashew powder prepared in step 1.

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Step 3. Mix the mixture and be sure that heat is the minimum. Add the kewra essence. Cook the mixture and check the consistency. First it will convert into dropping consistency.

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Step 4. Then the mixture starts coming together as dough.

Note- don’t over cook the mixture else barfi will turn to brittle texture. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. You can also check the dough by taking a pinch of dough in between your fingers. You should be able to form a ball. This is the correct consistency.

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Step 5. Touch the dough mixture, when you can able to handle the heat in the mixture, smear few drops of ghee or oil on hands and start kneading the cashew mixture till the mixture turns to smooth dough. This will take about a one minute. Now take a butter paper or greased plate and roll the dough with rolling-pin. You can adjust the thickness according to your choice. I like it thinner.

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Step 6. Roll the dough in rectangle shape so that it becomes easy to cut barfi in diamond shape. That’s the traditional shape of this katli. Cut the dough into diamond shape and decorate with silver leaf. Kaju katli is ready to serve. You can also store it for 6-7 days at room temperature.

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Kaju katli recipe, How to make kaju katli | Kaju barfi

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Kaju katli is a popular sweets recipe . It is a very delicious fudge prepared with sugar and cashews.

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:Indian, North Indian

Servings: 20 -25

Author: Rachna's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • Cashew nuts - 2 cup
  • Sugar - 1 cup
  • Water - 1/2 cup
  • Kewra essence - 4-5 drops
  • Gheeor oil - Just for greasing

Instructions

  1. Powder the cashews in a dry mixer for 1 minute.

  2. Grind the cashews in one go, till it turns into fine powder.

  3. Don’t stop in between, this is how you will get fine powder without stickiness.

  4. Sieve the powder to get rid of any big particles left behind.

  5. Place a pan over medium flame, add water and sugar.

  6. Turn the flame to minimum heat and stir the sugar solution.

  7. Cook the sugar syrup for just few seconds.

  8. At this stage be careful that you don't need any thread consistency, just dissolve the sugar in water.

  9. Add in prepared cashew powder.

  10. Mix the mixture and be sure that heat is the minimum.

  11. Add the kewra essence.

  12. Cook the mixture and check the consistency.

  13. First it will convert into dropping consistency.

  14. Then the mixture starts coming together as dough.

  15. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. You can also check the dough by taking a pinch of dough in between your fingers.

  16. You should be able to form a ball. This is the correct consistency.

  17. Touch the dough mixture, when you can able to handle the heat in the mixture, smear few drops of ghee or oil on hands and start kneading the cashew mixture till the mixture turns to smooth dough.

  18. This will take about a one minute.

  19. Now take a butter paper or greased plate and roll the dough with rolling-pin.

  20. You can adjust the thickness according to your choice. I like it thinner.

  21. Roll the dough in rectangle shape so that it becomes easy to cut barfi in diamond shape.

  22. Cut the dough into diamond shape and decorate with silver leaf.

  23. Kaju katli is ready to serve.

  24. You can also store it for 3-4 days at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1piece (12gms)

Amount% Daily Value*

Calories 58

Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0g0%

Sugars 4g

Protein 1g2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Kaju katli recipe, How to make kaju katli | Kaju barfi (Video recipe ) (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Kaju Katli and kaju barfi? ›

Texture: Kaju katli has a fudgy and smooth texture due to the rich silver leaves. It is typically thin, flat, and diamond-shaped. Kaju barfi, on the other hand, has a slightly grainy and crumbly texture due to the addition of milk solids (khoya). It is usually thicker and cut into square or rectangular shapes.

How many days does Kaju Katli stay fresh? ›

Homemade Kaju Katli usually remains fresh for approximately a week when carefully stored in an airtight container. However, the duration of its freshness may fluctuate based on temperature, humidity, and the ingredients used in your Kaju Katli recipe.

What is the English name of Kaju Katli? ›

Kaju katli (literally "cashew slice"), also known as kaju barfi, is an Indian dessert, originating in the Deccan, and is popularly consumed throughout north India.

What is kaju called in English? ›

A cashew or a cashew nut is a curved nut that you can eat.

What is kaju katli foil called? ›

Vark (also varak Waraq or warq) is a fine filigree foil sheet of pure metal, typically silver but sometimes gold, used to decorate South Asian sweets and food. The silver and gold are edible, though flavorless. Vark is made by pounding silver into sheets less than one micrometre (μm) thick, typically 0.2–0.8 μm.

Can I eat 1 Kaju Katli everyday? ›

The trick is to stick to one kaju katli with each meal, advises fitness expert and coach Abhinav Mahajan. "If you consume it regularly during the festive season, add one hour of brisk walking, cross trainer, cycling or any other cardio at low intensity every day until you can control your cravings.

What are the side effects of Kaju Katli? ›

Cashew nuts may also cause bloating, constipation, weight gain, and joint swelling in some people. But these side effects are rare. When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cashew is safe. If the unroasted cashew is used it might cause skin irritation, redness, and blisters.

Why does Kaju Katli taste so good? ›

The sugar and ghee used in the recipe are also of the highest quality, resulting in a sweet that's rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

What can be made from leftover Kaju Katli? ›

I just made Kaju Katli matka kulfi from leftover kaju Katli which I got for Diwali. Even if you don't have leftover you will definitely buy kaju Katli and make this it is that delicious. Ingredients- 5 kaju Katli.

Can Kaju Katli be frozen? ›

Do ahead: Kaju katli can be made 1 month ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

Can diabetic eat kaju katli? ›

All types of sweets and refined carbohydrates are to be avoided by type 2 diabetes patients. However, on a relative scale, Kaju Katli and Badam Halwa are far better than most other sweets.

Are kaju katli healthy? ›

Yes, because nuts have a low glycemic index. Magnesium-rich calcium can help in lowering risk of diabetes. Cashew-rich homemade kaju katli are good for heart health as far as you consume them in a healthy way and avoid overeating.

Should kaju katli be kept in the fridge? ›

If using coconut oil or a neutral oil or ghee, kaju katli can be kept at room temperature for at least two weeks or in the fridge for up to a month. Cashew fudge made with butter should be eaten in a day or two, or can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks.

What is kaju katli made of? ›

Kaju katli is a delicious traditional North Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, sugar and cardamom powder. Here “Kaju” is a Hindi word that translates to “cashews” and katli to “Thin slices”. Kaju katli is rich, exquisite, and amazingly decadent with a smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture.

What is a substitute for kaju katli? ›

Peanut and sesame seeds paste is the cheaper substitute if you wish you can add a little fresh coconut.. In Indian recipes, cheap substitute for cashew paste is Peanuts which is widely used in every states of India. Even you can add thick coconut milk which altogether takes to another level of dish(flavourful).

Is it healthy to eat kaju katli? ›

Cashews are good for heart health

Cashew-rich homemade kaju katli are good for heart health as far as you consume them in a healthy way and avoid overeating.

Why is kaju katli so addictive? ›

Also, this sweet is easy to overconsume.” Nutritionist and chef Ishti Saluja adds, “The texture of cashews and sugar with ghee is so addictive that it's easy to consume a few pieces in one go and that is why many have a problem of overindulgence.”

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