Can I use almond instead of cashews?

When we make this recipe and only have almond flour on hand, we will sub it in with no issues. It has a slightly different flavor, but you will still enjoy it.u003cbr /u003e

Cashews flour substitute

If you don’t have cashew flour, you can grind your own or use almond flour instead. If you can’t find cashew flour at your local grocery store, you can try an Indian store or order it online.u003cbr /u003e

For some added variety, you can use rose petals, pistachios, or rose essence. You can also cut it into different patterns if you prefer or potentially even use small cookie cutters to make fun shapes.u003cbr /u003e

What kind of cashews to choose

When we make this recipe, we use unsalted, unroasted cashews if we need to grind them ourselves. If you use a cashew flour, you can generally use whatever you can find.u003cbr /u003e

How to roll the dough

When we roll the dough, we use parchment paper to help give it an even look. You want it to be roughly ¼ inch thick for best results when setting.u003cbr /u003e

What are the silver edible leaves?

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Where can I find them

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How to store kaju katli

Once you have cut the fudge into pieces, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks… if people don’t eat it first that is!

Easy Kaju Katli Recipe

Description

Kaju Katli, a traditional Indian dessert that uses cashew flour and ghee to make a soft, tasty fudge like treat. With a long shelf life, you can enjoy kaju katli for quite a while, at least if you and your family don’t devour it first! Chances are good, once you make it, you will need to make a new batch soon after!

Ingredients

Units Scale

sugar 3/4 cup
water 1/4 cup
ghee 1 tbsp
ground cashew flour or almond flour 2 cups
Edible silver leaves.

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Instructions

How to make Kaju Katli in Instant Pot

When you want to make the best kaju katli recipe you will ever taste, follow these simple steps:

First, add the sugar and water to the inner pot and mix well.
Next, close the lid, seal the vent and pressure cook for 10 minutes at high pressure followed. Once it is done, do a quick release of pressure.
When the pressure is released, open the lid of the Instant Pot and then add ghee and almond or cashew flour. Once added, stir the ingredients together until it forms a thick paste and starts leaving the sides. If it still looks runny saute for an additional 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, pour or scoop out the thick paste from the pot onto a silicone mat or greased thali.
Using a spatula, spread it evenly until it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
Next, place parchment paper on the dough and roll with a rolling dough to make it even.
Once even, garnish with a spread of edible silver leaves covering the entire area.
Finally, give it about 10 minutes to set and use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the fudge into diamond shaped pieces.

Notes

Make sure to do a quick release of pressure to prevent over-cooking.
To help make it even, use a piece of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten it.
Allow it to to for at least 10 minutes and then cut into your preferred shapes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes