KAJU - KATLI

Kaju katli is an Indian sweet similar to a barfi.It is made from cashews, sugar, cardamom powder and ghee. Typically cut into rhombus shape and covered with edible silver foil, varakh.

Ingredients

Cashew nut Powder

: 1 cup

Khoya

: 1/2 cup

Milk

: 1 tbsp

Powdered sugar

: 3/4 cup

Rose essence, extra Cashew nut powder

: To taste

Method

Mix all ingredients given in (1) in a bowl. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes.
Stir and again microwave on high power for 2 minutes. As the mixture starts becoming dry and bubbles appear on surface of the mixture, stop the heat.
Cool the mixture. Keep stirring in-between.
Mix rose essence, Add some more cashew nut powder (if required) and knead well to make smooth dough. Roll with a rolling pin in a thin layer.
Cut the pieces in diamond shape. Spread warkh on it. Kaju-katli is ready.
Aai's Special tips

(1) You can use milk powder instead of khoya or even khoya can be omitted.

(2) Badam or Pista katli is made like kaju-katli using almond or pistachio powder.

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