The diamond-shaped Kaju Katli, a traditional Indian confection prepared with cashew nuts, sugar, cardamom powder, and ghee, is easily recognisable. Typically, this delicious dessert is wrapped in edible silver foil to symbolise wealth and patron worship. Although it is typically eaten during the Diwali festival, it also makes a nice gift for loved ones on other auspicious occasions. Occasionally, the dish may be enhanced in flavour by the addition of extra ingredients like saffron or dried fruits.

Ingredients for the preparation of kaju katli recipe

• Cashew nuts - 1 cup
• Sugar - ½ cup
• Water - ¼ cup
• Cardamom powder - ½ tsp
• Ghee

Method to prepare kaju katli recipe

1. 1 cup of cashew nuts should be added to a small jar of a mixer grinder to create a fine powder.
2. Add 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup sugar to a pan and then let it boil on medium heat.
3. Heat syrup until it begins to become thick and sticky. Wait until the syrup has the consistency of a single string, then stop cooking it since the kaju katli will continue to harden if you continue.
4. Add 1/4 tsp. of cardamom and cashew nut powder while maintaining a moderate flame and stir continuously.
5. It takes about 5-7 minutes for the mixture to thicken and form a substantial single lump.
6. After extinguishing the flame, give it three to four minutes to cool.
7. Put the kaju katli on a platter that has been coated with ghee.
8. Use a rolling pin to spread it out into a sphere.
9. Cut it into diamond-shaped pieces with a knife. Cool it and Serve It.

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