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Kaju Katli, Kaju Katli Recipe with Step By Step Photos
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Kaju Katli is made from 4 simple ingredients like kaju, sugar, milk powder and ghee.
Kaju barfi is an all time favourite traditional mithai, but one that is feared by most people for the time it takes to prepare. If you follow this recipe meticulously, you will be pleasantly surprised by how easily and quickly you can prepare Kaju Katli at home! Although it takes a few hours to set, this recipe makes sure you spend less than 15 minutes sweating in the kitchen.
To make kaju katli, blend the cashew nuts in a mixer to a fine, smooth powder. Combine the cashew nut powder and milk powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine 1 cup of water and sugar in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a high flame till the sugar dissolves and forms a one string consistency, while stirring continuously. (for approx. 7 to 8 minutes). Lower the flame to medium, add the cashew-milk powder mixture, mix well and cook for 3 minutes or till no lumps remain, while stirring continuously. Switch off the flame and pour the cashew mixture in a plate and keep aside to cool completely for half an hour. Once cooled, scrape out the cashew mixture from the plate with the help of a flat ladle and knead into a smooth dough. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and keep aside. Grease two 250 mm. (10”) thalis on the backside and a rolling pin with a little melted ghee. Place a portion of the dough on a greased thali, flatten it and roll it into a 225 mm. (9”) diameter circle using the greased rolling pin. Ensure to lift the rolled out dough occasionally so it does not stick to the thali. Repeat step 9 to roll another portion of the dough. Keep both the thalis aside for 2 to 3 hours to set. Cut into diamond shaped pieces and scrape the kaju katli from the thali with the help of a knife. Serve or store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for upto 7 to 8 days.
Indian style cashew barfi is always there on the mithai platter during festivals like Diwali and Raksha - Bandhan . Serve along with namkeens like Poha Chivda, Chakli, Masala Mathri, Moong Dal Crispies etc.
If you take care of the syrup’s consistency and the time of cooking and the level of heat (flame) as described in the recipe of homemade kaju katli diwali special, you are assured of a perfect result.
Tips for kaju katli. 1. You could also put the cashews in the freezer for sometime before powdering it in the mixer, so you will get a very smooth powder without oil oozing out of the nuts. 2. Alternatively you can invest in a kaju grinder to get the best cashew powder without its oil oozing out. 3. After adding the cashew powder, stir it continuously to get a lump free mixture. 4. At step 11, use a palette knife or a flat steel ladle to scrape the kaju katli from the thali.
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
11 Mins
Total Time
13 Mins
Makes
50 pieces
Ingredients
For Kaju Katli
2 cups cashew nuts (kaju)
1/4 cup milk powder
1 cup sugar
melted ghee for greasing
Method
- Blend the cashewnuts in a mixer to a fine, smooth powder.
- Combine the cashewnut powder and milk powder in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine 1 cup of water and sugar in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a high flame till the sugar dissolves and forms a one string consistency, while stirring continuously. (for approx. 7 to 8 minutes)
- Lower the flame to medium, add the cashew-milk powder mixture, mix well and cook for 3 minutes or till no lumps remain, while stirring continuously.
- Switch off the flame and pour the cashew mixture in a plate and keep aside to cool completely for half an hour.
- Once cooled, scrape out the cashew mixture from the plate with the help of a flat ladle and knead into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
- Grease two 250 mm. (10”) thalis on the backside and a rolling pin with a little melted ghee.
- Place a portion of the dough on a greased thali, flatten it and roll it into a 225 mm. (9”) diameter circle using the greased rolling pin. Ensure to lift the rolled out dough occasionally so it does not stick to the thali.
- Repeat step 9 to roll another portion of the dough. Keep both the thalis aside for 2 to 3 hours to set.
- Cut into diamond shaped pieces and scrape the kaju katli from the thali with the help of a knife.
- Serve or store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for upto 7 to 8 days.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 41 cal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg |
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Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
An excellent sweet which tastes amazing and also different from what we get in the markets.... I have never eaten this type of sweet dish anywhere. It tastes so nice and pure.It is a must try recipe.. Thank you very much!!
Rakesh Sethi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
jigna
March 13, 2025, midnight
when I had made for the 1st time, it was perfect, but 2nd and 3rd time, at final stage after cooling the mixture, it does not get hard enough to make dough. so now how to make it correct or what can be the mistake that I made?
Shikha
March 13, 2025, midnight
..easy and quick to make...with perfect results.My family loved it.Thanks!
Manisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla ji mam agar half kg kaju ho to measurement kaise hogi plz reply I have no measuring cup
Markus
March 13, 2025, midnight
No sugar information on the Nutritional Value Table? No amount or pieces per serving nor how many servings per container or dish? That is as valuable as anything else.
Pranoti
March 13, 2025, midnight
Jyotsna
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we add milk instead of milk powder
Foodie #672733
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thanks for The Best recipe of #Kaju katli Today I made it for Ganpati Bappa''s Prashad. It''s very nice. Again Thanks #Tarla Ji :)? Everyone just eating n eating... kaju katli. That was best experience for me.?
Jigna dave
March 13, 2025, midnight
My son likes it the most and it''s so quick and easy to make. Thanks for receipe.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We are very happy to know you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Gayatri
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe with 1 packet of milk powder which was approximately 26 g and followed all the same quantities. It turned out well and added a pinch of elaichi powder for flavour
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Mansi J
March 13, 2025, midnight
The most preffered mithai of almost every Indian during festivals. I always go to tghe dtore to buy and it is soo expensive nowadays. So when I came accross the recipe which can be made at home I was astonished and quickly went in the kitchen to make it.. It does not turn out as soft as outside ones but it is mind blowing.. the sweetness the cashew flavour is just perfect!!
mahesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipy is awesome bicouse in market shop in made the kaju katli is not good
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Mahesh, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Purvi patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mem which milk powder is best for kaju karli.
S.K.Verma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very good recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback.
Rupesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Divyesh Adulkar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we use dairy whitener instead of milk powder?!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, yes you can try using dairy whitener.
Manpreet
March 13, 2025, midnight
So so nice
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
R. Swamy
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the recipe. Very well described. I need some advice. I made some kaju katli which has become hard. How do I soften it?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
The reason is that the sugar syrup must have been cooked more than 1 string consistency, which makes it harder. Once made you cannot soften it.
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