Kaju Katli - Cashew Fudge

Kaju Katli is a traditional Indian cashew barfi or fudge that is rich, smooth, and just melts in your mouth. Kaju katli is a delicious sweet treat made on festive occasions. This Kaju katli recipe has hints of rose, cardamom and saffron(optional). It takes under 30 mintues from start to finish for my tried and tested kaju katli recipe.     

                    

Ingredients

• 1 Cup (155 grams) - Raw organic cashews
• 1/4 Cup (35 grams) - Milk powder
• 1/2 Cup (100 grams) - Organic sugar
• 1/3 Cup water(80 ml) - Water
• 1/2 teaspoon - Rose water
• 1/4 teaspoon - Cardamom powder
• Few strands of saffron (optional)
• 1 teaspoon - Organic ghee

Method:

1. Put the cashews in blender jar or food processor and pulse to grind. Do not run the blender continuously otherwise oil will start oozing out from the nuts and will form lumps. Sift the cashew powder and grind again any coarse powder or pieces of cashews remaining after sifting.

2. Use a heavy bottom or non-stick pan. Add the sugar, water and heat on meadium-high heat.

3. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook until you get 1 string consistency syrup.

4. Sift in the cashew powder and milk powder mixture and mix well.

5. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ghee/claried butter.

6. Continue to cook until the mixture starts to thicken and separates from the side of the pan. It. takes about 8-10 minutes on medium heat.

7. Add rose water, cardamom, saffron if using and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ghee/clarified butter. Turn off the heat.

8. Let the prepared mixture cool down, but not completely. It should still be warm to touch. 

9. Knead the dough so it becomes smooth and there are no cracks. You can use a greased plate or parchment paper. Roll the dough evenly into 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into diamond shapes or shape of your choice.

10. Store the kaju katli in an airtight conatiner for upto a week.