Kaju Katli or Cashew Fudge

Kaju Katli or the Cashew Fudge is one of those simplest recipes, which taught me cooking is a perfect amalgamation of science and art. Generally, with my knowledge of taste, I keep thinking at times I can recreate recipes in my first try. But this sweet disappointed me. It disappointed me for not only one time, but three times. I caught it right on the fourth attempt. It taught me the beauty of patience and tasted the fruit of success after multiple failures.

Kaju Katli is dearly addressed as “Diamond Sweet” by my little bunny. He used to visit the nearby temple just for this sweet and from the last couple of weeks he had been complaining to me that he is sad as the temple is closed. He wanted me to make it as soon as possible.

I tried it and to my surprise, the texture was just right this time. Not too hard, not too soft just the right. This recipe of mine involves very less ingredients, a stretch of 15 mins but the constant attention and lots of love to make it shine.

Ingredients for Kaju Katli:

1. Cashew nuts – 1 cup
2. Sugar – 1/4 cup
3. Water – 1/2 cup
4. Ghee or Clarified Butter – 2-3 tsp

Steps of Preparation:

1. Grind the Cashew nuts to fine powder, make sure not to overdo to release the butter.
2. Sieve the cashew flour to bring a smooth texture.
3. Heat a wide pan. Add the sugar and water.
4. Once the water comes to boil, add the cashew powder.
5. Keep on stirring the cashew flour mixture, so that the flour doesn’t stick to the pan or burn.
6. Keep stirring nearly around 8-9 mins until the paste thickens and leaves from the sides.
7. Grease a plate with the ghee and transfer the dough and let it cool.
8. After the dough is kneadable but still warm knead it for few mins.
9. Roll the dough in between parchment paper to avoid sticking.
10. Cut the sweets into diamond shapes to retain the traditional shape.

The beauty of the sweet is definitely no additional flavors it’s only the cashew that speaks loud in this. Do try this beautiful recipe for festivals like Holi and Diwali and sometimes to treat your near and dear ones.

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