🥮 The Sweet That’s Always First to Vanish from the Box
Be it Diwali, Rakhi, or a wedding tray — Kaju Katli is always the star.
Diamond-cut, silver-coated, and delicately sweet, this cashew mithai has a silky texture that melts in the mouth and leaves you wanting more.
The best part? It needs just 2 main ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes!
🛒 What You’ll Need (Makes 20–25 pieces):
1 cup cashews (preferably broken ones, raw and unsalted)
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
½ tsp cardamom powder (optional)
1 tsp rose water or a few drops of kewra (optional)
Ghee (for greasing)
Optional: Silver varak for that classic finish
🍬 How to Make It – Silky, Simple & Irresistible
1. Grind the Cashews
Grind cashews to a fine powder in short pulses (don’t overblend or it’ll turn pasty). Sift if needed for smoothness.
2. Make the Sugar Syrup
In a nonstick pan, heat sugar and water till it dissolves. No need for string consistency — just melt and slightly thicken.
3. Cook the Dough
Add cashew powder to the syrup and stir continuously on low-medium flame. Add cardamom or rose essence.
Cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides like a dough (about 7–10 mins).
4. Knead & Roll
Let it cool slightly. Knead into a smooth dough using ghee. Roll between two sheets of parchment to desired thickness.
5. Cut & Finish
Cut into diamond shapes. Add silver varak if using. Let set for 30 mins before serving.
❤️ Why Kaju Katli is Mithai Box Royalty
Only 2 main ingredients
No condensed milk or fancy tools
Melt-in-mouth texture and gentle sweetness
Because homemade mithai always wins hearts
The Pinch of Masala 