Authentic Kaju Katli (Healthy Indian Cashew Fudge)

MaBapu Foods 🔥 Authentic Kaju Katli (Healthy Indian Cashew Fudge) by Rajnish Saharan ↑ Swipe to start cooking Jump to section

Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 15 min Prep Time 🔥 20 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Craving (1x/Month)

What you'll need Fresh from the market 250 gram 250g raw cashew nuts (preferably unsalted) 150 gram 150g granulated white sugar 30 gram 30g jaggery (optional, for reduced refined sugar) 30 gram 30g pure ghee (or 20g ghee + 10g coconut oil for lighter version) 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 tsp ground green cardamom 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp low‑fat milk powder (optional, adds protein) 2 teaspoon 2 tsp silver edible foil (optional) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp finely chopped pistachios (optional)

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01 Step Preparation Measure 250g cashews into a bowl, cover with water and let soak for 2–3 hours (or overnight). This softens the nuts and makes grinding easier, reducing strain on your hands and the motor of the grinde...

02 Step Preparation After soaking, drain the water using a fine mesh strainer and pat the cashews dry with a clean kitchen towel. Ensure they are completely dry to avoid splatter when grinding.

03 Step Preparation Transfer the dry cashews to a high‑speed blender. Pulse briefly, then blend on high for 1–2 minutes until you obtain a fine, smooth paste. Scrape down the sides as needed. A smooth paste prevents grai...

04 Step Preparation Sift the cashew paste through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to remove any larger particles. This step is optional but guarantees a silk‑smooth finish, especially important for elders who prefer a mel...

05 Step Cooking Place a heavy‑bottomed, non‑stick pan (about 20 cm diameter) on medium flame. Add 150g white sugar, 30g jaggery (if using), and 60 ml water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves – avoid splashing to...

06 Step Cooking Watch the syrup closely; when it reaches a single‑thread consistency (drop a small amount into cold water – it should form a thin thread), turn off the heat. This usually takes 4–5 minutes. Using a ca...

07 Step Cooking Return the pan to low flame. Immediately pour the smooth cashew paste into the syrup, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula. This prevents lumps and ensures even coating of the nuts.

08 Step Cooking Add 30g ghee (or the ghee‑coconut oil blend) and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom. Continue stirring; the mixture will thicken, leaving the pan’s sides clean after about 5–7 minutes. This is the ‘kaju katli’ s...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 piece (approximately 30g) 420.00 Calories per serving 10.00g Protein 36.00g Carbs 26.00g Fat Fiber 2.00g Sugar 24.00g Sodium 5.00mg Cholesterol 20.00mg

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