Kaju Katli

Ingredients:

Cashew Powder                    -            200 grams
Sugar                                     -            150 grams
Ghee/ Clarified butter            -            2 tablespoons
Green Caradamom Powder   -            1 teaspoon
Water                                     -            ( as required)
Crushed Pistas and Almonds -            for garnishing (optional)

Method:

Once you have a tray greased and ready, the making of Kaju Katli is really easy!!
In a heavy bottomed vessel, take Cashew powder and lightly roast it. Now add sugar and some water and start stirring. If you think there is not enough water in the mixture, add more water and keep stirring it. After 2-3 minutes, this paste gets really sticky and this is when we should add the ghee and keep stirring it. Once the mixture thickens like a good caramel, pour it onto the greased tray and spread evenly ( about 1-2 inches thick) and garnish it with the crushed nuts. Before it is completely cooled down, grease a knife and cut it into your favourite shapes and enjoy.

This dish when completely cooled down, can be stored for about a week in a air-tight container.