Kaju Katli
Kaju katli is hands down our favorite Indian mithai. Fudgy bites that melt in your mouth - what's not to love? Not to mention, they are utterly gorgeous, diamond shaped, topped with delicate silver leaf.
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 500 gms Cashews
- 80 gms Milk powder
- 1 tsp Elaichi / Cardamom powder
- 300 gms Sugar
- 100 ml Water
- Silver leaf / Vark optional
Instructions
- Grind the cashewnuts in your food processor or coffee grinder to a fine powder.
- Sift them once to make sure there are no big pieces.
- Mix in the milk powder and elaichi/cardamom powder. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a kadai or wide pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture reaches one string consistency.
- One string consistency is when the sugar syrup forms a single thread between your thumb and forefinger.
- At this point, turn the heat off and add the dry ingredients. Mix well till a dough is formed.
- Let it cool for a few minutes. As soon as its cool enough for you to handle, knead briefly to get a smooth pliable dough.
- Transfer your dough to a greased plate or thali or parchment paper.
- Place parchment or butter paper on top. Roll the mixture out to a circle, about 1/4" in thickness. Cover with silver leaf or vark if using.
- Let this set for 30 minutes or so. Cut into diamond shape and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg