The Royal Secret to Kaju Katli Perfection.

Ingredients

• Cashew nuts (Kaju) – 1 cup

• Sugar – ½ cup

• Water – ¼ cup

• Ghee – 1 tsp

• Cardamom powder – optional

• Silver leaf (Varak) – optional

Step 1: Cashew Preparation

• Use fresh, dry cashew nuts.

• Grind them into a fine powder (do not over-grind or it will release oil).

• Sieve if needed to remove coarse particles.

Step 2: Sugar Syrup

• Heat sugar and water in a pan.

• Stir until sugar dissolves.

• Cook to one-string consistency (light sticky thread between fingers).

Step 3: Cooking the Mixture

• Lower the flame.

• Add cashew powder gradually while stirring continuously.

• Add cardamom powder (optional).

• Cook till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

• Add ghee and mix well.

Step 4: Kneading

• Transfer the warm mixture onto a greased surface.

• Knead gently to form a smooth, soft dough.

• Do not over-knead (oil may release).

Step 5: Rolling

• Place dough between butter paper or plastic sheet.

• Roll evenly to 2–3 mm thickness.

Step 6: Silver Coating (Optional)

• Apply edible silver varak carefully on top.

Step 7: Cutting

• Cut into diamond shapes using a knife.

• Let it cool completely before separating.

✅ Final Product

Smooth, rich, melt-in-mouth Kaju Katli ready to serve or pack.