Kaju Katli or Vegan Kesar Badam Katri/katli, is definitely a strong contender within the Indian sweets collection and gains much attraction once they are served. Don’t like cashew or almond taste? or any allergies/intolerance specific, try these Easy 3 ingredients Peanut Katli. Now that we are surrounded by Indian festivals such as Navratri and Diwali, I had to run my imagination on making something special and different as me and my family. One day just an idea clicked in my mind that I want to make stuffed Katli, didn’t think about using cashew or almonds, but the stuffing idea stuck in my mind. After a couple of trial and errors, finally, I had my stuffed Badam Gulkand Katli, how I imagined it.
HOMEMADE BADAM-KAJU KATLI
Many think that making a Kaju or Badam katli at home is a tedious job, a little if you’re making the first time. I am not going deny it but if you are really determined and work on it, it is so simple, easy and fuss-free recipe if you have perfectly ground nuts and well-made chasni ( sugar syrup). Yes, you will need lump and oil-free fine cashew or almonds, also the sugar syrup has to be one thread consistency if little less or more your mixture won’t set properly. Just keep in mind that this sweet method is almost like baking a cake or a cookie, you have to be precise in measurements of ingredients and method. Making it the first time? always work with a small number of ingredients.
CAN I USE READYMADE GROUND ALMONDS OR CASHEWS
Yes, of course, you can. If it is easily available in your area definitely use it. Little expensive but I tell you it is worth it as making powder at home is a little time-consuming job.
HOW TO MAKE ONE THREAD (TAAR) CHASNI ( SUGAR SYRUP )
For 1 cup ground almond or cashew, you will need 1/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Place water and sugar in a pan and bring it to boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Now turn the heat on low and take a drop of sugar syrup between your index finger and thumb ( Be careful, the sugar syrup will be HOT ) Now open the index finger and thumb opposite to each other and see if there any threads forming? If not let the syrup cook another 2-3 minutes. Then again repeat the same procedure to check the thread, if you see one thread or string is starting to form, your chasni is almost coming to a one thread consistency. Cook the syrup one minute more and turn off the heat and once again check. You should have one thread chasni this time.
CAN I MAKE VEGAN BADAM KATLI
100 %, you can prepare vegan badam or Kaju katli. Just replace dairy products with vegan alternatives.
CAN I MAKE FLAVOURED BADAM KATLI
You can make saffron or cardamom flavoured Katli.
HOW TO MAKE BADAM GULKAND KATLI
First, keep all the ingredients and all the utensils near you on the worktop, as this recipe it quick but needs lots of attention. In a heavy bottom or non-stick pan add sugar, water and a small pinch of saffron threads. Bring it to boil on a medium heat and let it simmer for until the syrup reaches one thread consistency. Meanwhile, from the one cup ground almond, remove 1 tbsp. almond powder and instead add 1 tbsp. milk powder ( Milk powder will make katli nice and soft and won’t harden ) Add almond and milk powder mixture into the chasni, and quickly start mixing and keep stirring. make sure there isn’t any lump forming. You’ll be able to see the mixture getting thicker and coming together as one mass. Once the mixture leaves the pan turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool a little. Apply little ghee on your palms, then knead the dough for a good couple of minutes till dough become less grainy and smooth. Make two equal size balls and flatten them. Lay a grease proof or Butter paper on the flat surface and place one flatten ball on it, mix ground pistachios into rose petal jam ( Gulkand ) and spread evenly. On top of the gulkand and pistachio layer arrange another badam ball. Gently press it with your hands and make sure both of them stick together. Place another greaseproof paper on top of it, sandwiching the mixture between two paper. Roll out with a rolling pin into 1/4 inch thick sheet, stick the silver foil and press gently and cut diamond shape pieces with cookie or pizza cutter. More Indian Sweets or Mithai 1. Moong Daal Ladoo – you’ll only need 3 ingredients for these scrumptious ladoos. 2. Pistachio Chocolate Barfi – splendid and elegant looking barfi will brighten up any occasion. 3. Kesar Khaja – crispy, flakey and toothsome. 4. Kesar, Badam and Elaychi Balushahi/Badusha Do you like to read our blog? Then don’t forget to sign up for email updates to get new recipes delivered right to your inbox. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. So follow us if you can…We would love to keep in touch with you all:) If you make this recipe, please don’t forget to click a picture and hashtag it #jcookingodyssey. We really want to see 🙂
