Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli

Kaju katli is a popular fudge-like dessert made in India with a heated dough of ground cashews, sugar, and cardamom.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
90 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Blend cashews in a grinder just until they're in powder form. Don't overblend or they will start releasing their oil; we want the powder to remain dry.
Step 2
Remove green cardamom from the pods. Crush them into a powder with a mortar and pestle.
Step 3
Combine sugar and water in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and add cashew powder; stir thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until it becomes a little thick.
Step 4
Add crushed cardamom powder and ghee; keep mixing and cooking until mixture thickens and starts separating from the sides of the pan. If it doesn't release from the pan, add some more ghee and mix again; it should look moist and sticky and not at all dry. Check to see if it's done by taking a spoonful and cooling it a bit; when you mold it into a ball and the texture is like fudge, it's done.
Step 5
Transfer mixture to a greased or parchment-lined plate and let cool until only slightly warm. Grease your palms and knead on parchment paper on a flat surface to form a very smooth dough, 2 to 3 minutes. Roll evenly to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
Step 6
Let rolled dough cool completely. Cut kaju katli into desired shapes. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Kaju Katli

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 6 pods green cardamom
  • 1 ½ cups cashews
  • 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter), or as needed

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