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Easy Kaju Katli Recipe (4 Ingredients)

House of Nuts editorial teamUpdated 2 July 20264 min read
Easy Kaju Katli Recipe (4 Ingredients)

Quick answer

Kaju katli is made from just cashews, sugar, water and a little ghee/cardamom. Blend cashews to a fine powder, cook with a sugar syrup to a soft dough, roll thin and cut into diamonds. About 150g cashews makes a small batch.

key takeaways

  • Just 4 ingredients: cashews, sugar, water, ghee (+ optional cardamom).
  • Grind cashews to a fine powder — don't over-blend into paste.
  • Cook to a soft, non-sticky dough, then roll thin and cut diamonds.
  • Fresh W320 cashews give the smoothest, whitest katli.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (≈150g) cashews
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp ghee + a pinch of cardamom (optional)

Method

  • Grind cashews to a fine powder (don't over-grind into paste).
  • Make a one-string sugar syrup with sugar + water.
  • Mix in the cashew powder, stir on low heat to a soft dough.
  • Knead with a little ghee, roll thin between sheets, cut into diamonds.

People also ask

The questions readers most often ask about easy kaju katli recipe.

How many cashews are needed for kaju katli?

About 150g (1 cup) of cashews makes a small batch of roughly 12–15 pieces. Double the ingredients for a larger festive batch.

Why is my kaju katli sticky and not setting?

Sticky katli usually means the sugar syrup was undercooked or the dough was taken off the heat too soon. Cook the syrup to a one-string consistency and stir the mixture until it leaves the sides of the pan.

Can I make kaju katli without a thermometer?

Yes. Use the classic one-string test: touch a cooled drop of syrup between finger and thumb — a single thread that forms when you pull them apart means it's ready.

How long does homemade kaju katli last?

Stored in an airtight box, kaju katli keeps for about 1 week at room temperature and up to 2–3 weeks in the fridge.

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