Kaju Barfi | Cashew Candy Squares Recipe - A guest post by Harini @ Tongue Ticklers (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Kaju Katli and Kaju Barfi? ›

Texture: Kaju katli has a fudgy and smooth texture due to the rich silver leaves. It is typically thin, flat, and diamond-shaped. Kaju barfi, on the other hand, has a slightly grainy and crumbly texture due to the addition of milk solids (khoya). It is usually thicker and cut into square or rectangular shapes.

Ingredients You Need

You only need cashews, sugar, water, and butter, ghee or coconut oil – if you like. I find the added fat from the ghee or coconut oil makes a softer, smoother katli dough. I have also added fresh organic rose from my balcony garden in the kaju katli recipe.

Kaju katli (literally "cashew slice"), also known as kaju barfi, is an Indian dessert, originating in the Deccan, and is popularly consumed throughout north India.

Kaju Katli, 1 Kg at Rs 450/kg in Sujangarh | ID: 23014579655.

Here are 5 simple ways to find if sweets are pure or fake.

You can avoid it by touching the top of the sweet gently and if the layer comes onto your finger, it is mostly fake. You can also heat up some of the foil on the spoon, pure silver leaves will glistering balls, while the aluminium foil will become grey ash.

Also, this sweet is easy to overconsume.” Nutritionist and chef Ishti Saluja adds, “The texture of cashews and sugar with ghee is so addictive that it's easy to consume a few pieces in one go and that is why many have a problem of overindulgence.”

Chandi ka warq or silver leaf, this thin silver coating is called by different names. Most often seen on kaju barfis, this coating is traditionally made by hammering a silver sheet, as thin as possible.

Kaju katli is rich, exquisite, and amazingly decadent with a smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is mildly flavoured with either cardamom powder, rose water or saffron. Did you know that kaju katli is among the top selling Indian sweets throughout the year in Indian stores & mithai shops?

Novelty Sweets sources the best cashew nuts from around the world, ensuring that each piece of Kaju Katli is bursting with flavour and texture. The sugar and ghee used in the recipe are also of the highest quality, resulting in a sweet that's rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Peanut Burfi: Made from ground peanuts, sugar, and ghee, this sweet is similar in texture and flavor to Kaju Katli but uses peanuts instead of cashews. Saffron Kaju Katli: Made from ground cashews, sugar, ghee, and saffron, this sweet is similar in texture to Kaju Katli but has a unique saffron flavor and aroma.

Which country invented Kaju Katli? ›

Kaju Katli originated in Mughal India's royal kitchens. It is thought that royal courts enjoyed the dessert as it also brought to the fore the cooks' calibre and skills.

You can either transfer the kaju katli dough back to the pan and cook it on low heat until it forms a non-sticky dough or you can add milk powder to the dough until it is easy enough to work with.

Gujarati Kaju Katli is made of cashew nuts, ghee and sugar. Traditionally, it is served on Diwali and suits best as an ideal sweet for gifts on various occasions. Ingredients: Cashew, Sugar, Silver Leaves. Shelf life: Best before 25 days of packaging when stored in cool(20 – 25 degree C) and hygienic condition.

1kg - 64 Pcs approx. 472 Kcal.

Kesar Kaju Katli (9pcs)100gms.

Katli and burfi are sometimes used interchangeably. They're basically the same thing. The word “katli” means “slice” and so kaju katli is typically thinner and cut into diagonals. Burfi can be thicker and cut into squares.

Most often seen on kaju barfis, this coating is traditionally made by hammering a silver sheet, as thin as possible. This silver leaf not only enhances the look of the mithai but also has anti-microbial properties and can increase the shelf life of food products.

Has cholesterol reducing properties: If consumed in moderation, then eating Kaju katli could reduce your cholesterol level. Filled with cashew, Kaju katli, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other unsaturated fats like oleic acid, which can help in reducing bad cholesterol from the body.