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Kaju Burfi (Cashew Fudge)
September 2nd, 2009 filed under Desserts, Vegan
Kaju burfi is probably the most favorite Indian dessert. Kaju burfi is a delicious treat for any occasion. This can also be served as a fudge or candy. This is also a great vegan treat.
Recipe will make 20 pieces.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cashew nuts (kaju)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- About 20 strings of saffron (optional)
Method:
- Grind the cashew nuts to powder. Dry grinder or a coffee grinder works the best.
- On very low heat in a heavy bottom pan roast the cashew nut powder for about 4 minutes or until powder just get warm. Do not heat for any longer otherwise powder will start getting oily.
- In a saucepan, boil the sugar and water together on medium heat until syrup is 1 thread or 225 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Next add the saffron to the syrup mix it well. Saffron is optional. Turn off the heat.
- Add the cashew powder to the syrup and mix it well, making sure there are no lumps.
- To check the right consistency take a little mix in a spoon, you should be able to roll this into softball.
- Next spread the mix quick to the greased plate. Spread before the mix cools off.
- Allow burfi to cool and then cut them in the shapes you will like.
- Enjoy!
Notes:
- Grind small portion at a time if you grind for too long nuts start getting oily.
- Store at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for longer.
Tips:
- If the burfi remains soft, you can cook the mixture on low heat for few minutes.
- If the mixture is too dry add the boiling water 1 spoon at a time making sue it comes to right consistency.
As you see you can never go wrong with this recipe.
hello, Aunty,
Thank you for your lessons. I am trying many recipes for the health and happiness of my family. I look forward to visiting your site quite often. Best Regards and Happy Holi.
Hi Aunty , I always visit your site .. And I adore the way you make the cooking so simple yet wonderful ..Tried this Cahewnut Fudge/Kaju Katli, turned out so awesome .. Thanks a tone..
Hi Manjula,
I tried your kaju barfi recipe and it came out really good. Never thought i could make this sweet…thanks!
I tried to reduce the quantity of sugar…i used 1cup sugar instead of 1 1/2 and it still came out quite good.
Dear Aunty,
I almost try your all recipes and all are awesome…..I have one question abt this kaju burfi……i tried this recipe too but my burfi was sticky and it did not get hard even after placing in fridge for like 2 hours……can u guide me that wht mistake i may did in all this…..
but all in all i am very grateful to you for ur this site……..its awesome…..
regards
Hi Anu,
The only problem I see the sugar syrup, if syrup is not one thread burfi will be sticky.
hi manjula aunty i like your recipe i m a new pertion to join your kitchen i m so happy to find a nice recipe thank u so much