Home-made KAJU KATLI - To satisfy your sweet tooth..!

Kaju Katli is an Indian sweet made from Cashews, Sugar, Cardamom powder, Saffron and Butter or ghee. A sweet treat my family loves so much. Unlike 50 years ago, Indian food is available in plenty in the US. But my kids still love the Brijwasi's Kaju Katli from India and look forward to recieving the box of Kaju Katli in the mail from our friend Prasad. 

Salil suddenly gets into the mood of taking charge of the kitchen, which gives me time to do stuff I like to do other than cooking.
Last Sunday he decided to make Kaju Katli and spent a few hours browsing you tube for recipes until he found the simplest recipe for Kaju Katli.
It was so delicious, by the time we came home from work on Monday evening, Varun had finished all except 3 peices he left for Salil, Riya and me.


True its not good for your diet..but its sure is good for the soul......and to indulge once in a while is absolutely fine.
So today I'd like to share this simple recipe for Kaju Katli with you all..


So go all out and enjoy this delicious sweet treat...

KAJU KATLI (CASHEW FUDGE)

     Ingredients

• 500 grams Cashew powder
• 250 grams Sugar
• 200 ml Water
• 1 tsp Cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp Butter / Ghee
• A few strings of Saffron (optional)

     Directions

• Grind cashews to a fine powder in a blender.
• In a saucepan boil water and sugar until you get a syrup with three thread consistency (Teen tari paak as they in Marathi).
• Melt butter and add to the sugar syrup.
• Add cardamom powder and saffron. Mix thoroughly.
• Let it cool a little so you can knead it well. Roll to about a quarter inch thickness. 
• Cut into diamond shapes

Enjoy this delicious treat with your family..


See you again soon......!