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Kaju Katli - No Bake Cashew Bars

Modified: Aug 15, 2024 by Madhuram · 47 Comments.

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Kaju Katli

I had a couple of ideas for Priya's Pink event, but somehow didn't get a chance to work on it. The one I tried was not upto my expectation. With the deadline in 2 days I saw Mangala's Pink Cham Cham and a light bulb flashed. Actually I got 2 ideas, but again had time only to try one. I also wanted to use up the cashews I had in my freezer. So googled and found a good kaju katli recipe. It was very simple to follow and did not use any added fat at all. I decided to mix few drops of rose milk essence with the cashew mixture to make pink kaju katlis.

I've tried making a couple of Indian sweets before but did not get it right because I mess up with the sugar syrup consistency. So I was not sure how this would turn out. I started with only one cup of cashew and was proceeding with each and every step very carefully. It was definitely very easy than I thought it would be and the bars came out perfect. The taste was good too, especially the addition of rosemilk essence gave it a nice exotic touch. I'm sure I'll be preparing these quite often.

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Kaju Katli Recipe

Madhuram
Very easy Kaju Katli recipe. Easy to make, no bake cashew bars.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Sweets
Cuisine Indian
Servings 20 Kaju Kaltis & Some Trimmings.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashewnut (Preferably Broken Into Pieces)
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Water
  • Few Drops Rosemilk Essence/Food Color (Optional)

Instructions

  • Powder the cashews (without adding water) in a blender/food processor. Using broken pieces of cashews would make it easy. I used the 1 cup jar of my food processor and it took some time to powder.
  • In a pan add the sugar and water. Heat it and wait until you get a single string consistency. This may take 5-6 minutes. Single thread consistency is when you take a drop of the syrup between your thumb and index finger a single strand should form.
  • strong>Update: I made it again and noted down the exact times. It took 5 minutes for the syrup to boil and another 3 minutes to get the single string consistency. But note that mine is an electric range and if you have a gas stove it should even quick.
  • Now stir in the powdered cashew in the sugar syrup. With a spatula (or preferably a big wooden fork) keep stirring; break any lumps, if any.
  • Add the rosemilk essence or food color if using and mix it thoroughly. Update: Mixing it just enough (two full stirs maybe) that the cashew powder absorbs the syrup should be fine.
  • Remove the pan from the stove and let it cool for at least 10-15 minutes. By then the mixture will thicken into a play dough (roti dough) like consistency. Update: Don't cool it completely. Remove the mixture from the pan when it is warm enough to handle with bare hands, so that it won't turn brittle and rolling would also be easy.
  • When the dough is cool enough to handle remove it from the pan and knead it, so that any small lumps of cashew can also be mashed. Roll the dough into a ball and flatten it.
  • I took two sheets of wax paper. Place the flattened cashew mixture in between the 2 papers and roll it with a rolling pin. Make a thin sheet and remove the wax paper from the top. If you don't have wax paper, simply grease a clean surface with little ghee and then using a rolling pin stretch out the dough.
  • After an hour cut it into diamonds or squares.

My Notes

  1. I will be reducing the quantity of sugar when I make it the next time. It was a bit too sweet for me. ½ cup is 8 tablespoons, so I think 6 tablespoons should be fine.
  2. If you decide to add rosemilk essence, I would suggest using just 2-3 drops. I used at least 5-6 drops to get that pink color, so the downside is some may feel that the flavor from the essence is overpowering the actual taste of kaju katlis.
  3. It is mentioned in the recipe source that if the kaju katli is not fully set, it can be placed in the fridge overnight. Also these bars are good for at least 4 weeks when stored in normal room temperature.
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  1. Madhu / Ruchii says

    March 31, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    I have made similar recipe using Almonds,Should try with cashews. Pink diamonds looks delicious.

    Reply
  2. DivyA Vikram says

    March 31, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Looks very pretty in pink!

    Reply
  3. Priya Sriram says

    March 31, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Wow... looks soooo colourful and soooooo delicious Madhu! Can I have a bite from the monitor itself? 😀

    Reply
  4. Uma Ramesh says

    March 31, 2009 at 10:08 am

    Your kaju katlis look so very perfect without any fat in it.I am sure that this will be my next try in kitchen.

    Reply
  5. Priya says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Woww madhu, am very happy to see these kaju katlis u have prepared splly for me..Thanks a lot for sending these delicious treats to FIC!

    Reply
  6. mahimaa says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:22 am

    wow.. kaju katli..my mouth is watering seeing your pics and hearing the name 🙂 looks very pretty.. i also actually have the same recipe. this was my first post 🙂 but i made with pistas.

    http://spicesetc.blogspot.com/2007/09/pistachio-cake-in-10-minutes.html

    Reply
  7. Trupti says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:20 am

    wow Madhu, kaju katli looks perfect, yummy ..lovely click

    Reply
  8. Bharti says

    March 31, 2009 at 9:20 am

    So pretty! Love the picture and the color.

    Reply
  9. madhu says

    March 31, 2009 at 8:41 am

    looks yummy and very inviting!!

    Reply
  10. shubhada says

    March 31, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Wow, your reply was really super quick. Thanks.

    Reply
  11. krystyna says

    March 31, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Perfect!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  12. shubhada says

    March 31, 2009 at 7:54 am

    After the sugar syrup reaches a one thread consistency, do we have to switch off the gas before adding the cashew powder?

    No Shubhada. After stirring a couple of times you can switch off the gas and remove from the stove.

    Reply
  13. Ashwini says

    March 31, 2009 at 7:54 am

    Wow nice color and very inviting..Nice entry..

    Reply
  14. Anjali Damerla says

    March 31, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Madhu,

    Kaju Katli is my family's all time favorite.

    I make it with Cashews, sugar and whipping cream.

    I also, add either cardamom extract or Kesar Milk masala extract to it. It takes just about 15-20 min to make these yummy treats.

    Anjali, I also got the idea of adding the kesar milk extract, but since I wanted it in pink I went with rosemilk essence. You should post your recipe too. Interesting to know the use of whipping cream.

    Reply
  15. Sucharitha says

    March 31, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Lovely sweet and loved the Nippatu too. The pink cashew bars look very inviting.

    Reply
  16. Ramya Kiran says

    March 31, 2009 at 6:56 am

    That looks yummy and colorful. loved your click!

    Reply
  17. Madhumathi says

    March 31, 2009 at 6:43 am

    Wow..They look so pretty..You are so creative..Nice entry for FIC event 🙂

    Reply
  18. Asha says

    March 31, 2009 at 6:23 am

    LOVE the color, so beautiful than the regular bland creamy color. Good one!

    Just checked your comment at Aroma, can't wait to see the cocktail bondas. Great minds think alike Madhu, great minds!! We are not fools! 😆

    Thanks Asha. Actually it's not bondas, something else in a toothpick.

    Reply
  19. jayasree says

    March 31, 2009 at 5:46 am

    I have tried the MW method and it came out well. Yours is looking perfect with a pleasing color.

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  20. Laksh says

    March 31, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Looks great!! The one time I tried kaju katli it came out more like a kaju cake rather than the soft texture of a katli. I think the sugar syrup consistency is very important.

    Reply
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