Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 35minutes
Total time is 55minutes
Serve is for 22 pcs
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

7 Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural cashews
  • 200grams caster sugar
  • 1/3teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 drops rosewater (see Tips)
    ingredient tip
    TipTraditionally the recipe is made using kewra water, but rosewater is an adequate substitute.
  • 1teaspoons ghee
  • 8 sheets edible silver leaf

Description

This sweet and nutty Indian dessert recipe uses rosewater for a beautiful flavour and fragrance. Whip up a batch of kaju katli to enjoy at a picnic.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Using a food processor, process cashews and sugar, in batches, to a fine powder. Sieve into a bowl. Process again any larger pieces of cashew and add to bowl. Add cardamom and stir to combine.

Step 2 of 5

Place cashew mixture in a large non-stick frying pan with milk and rosewater. Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes or until mixture comes away from side of pan. To test if the mixture is cooked, place 1/2 teaspoon on a cold plate and wait until safe to touch. Mixture is ready if you can roll it into a ball.

Step 3 of 5

Place mixture in the centre of a silicone mat (see Tips). Knead it to smoothen out the texture by rolling and folding the edges of the mat over the mixture and putting slight pressure as the mixture is very hot. Be careful as directly touching the mixture can burn your hands. A silicone mat between your palm and dough helps you to knead safely.
Instruction tip
Tip:
If you don’t have a silicone mat, transfer hot mixture to a large sheet of baking paper. Stand for a few minutes as the mixture is very hot. When still hot but safe to touch quickly, knead the mixture using sides of baking paper to protect your hands.

Step 4 of 5

Flip a stainless steel tray over and spread ghee onto back of tray. Place hot mixture on back of tray, then cover with mat and roll out until 1cm-thick.

Step 5 of 5

Decorate with edible silver leaf. Using a large knife and the picture as a guide, cut it into diamond shape sizes. Serve diamonds with any offcuts.

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