Kaju Burfi (Cashew Fudge)
September 2nd, 2009 filed under Desserts, Gluten Free, 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.
I have a question, Can we use coffee bean grinder to grind spices and cashews in this case?
Regards,
Anitha
Thankyou Manjulaji,
I tried this on Vijayadashami day. It turned out really well.
Guests were surprised to know it was home made! My husband and kids too loved it.
Thanks so much, look forward for your more entries!
Anitha Murali, from Sharjah, UAE.
Hi Manjulaji,
Thanks for this great recipe. i made it twice and it was a super hit. all my collegues just loved it.
Do you have shirkhand recipe or any other mango recipes as i love mangoes.
Thank you for another great recipe. Your presentation is always so good and so friendly — your videos are a joy to watch.
Quick question: Do you use raw cashews or roasted cashews for this recipe? My store has both…. Thank you!
Hello Dave,
Use raw cashews.
Hello Manjula Aunty,
Thank you so much for this recipe i have tried this recipe and it really turned out really good..my husband liked it but i do have one question can please tell me the details about your griender which you used to griend your kaju because i is not as good as yours.
Thanks again for sharing this recipe.
Hi Gini,
I use cuisinart dry nut and spice grinder.
Thank you so much for your quick reply..i m going to but that today…
Gini…by the way my husband says..you are awesome…he really love your recipes and make me watch your blog every day for new entries..
ymmm…really delicious…for sure gonaa try this out…keep up the good work
My son loves kaju burfi will definatley try this out. It sure souds easy.
Manjula Aunty,
Thank you so much for the recipes. They are all wonderful! I was wondering if you knew of a good recipe for Milk Barfi? I remember eating these mithai with the silver foil as a child, but can’t seem to find a good recipe.
Thanks again!
WOWWWW!!!!!!!!
Looks soo delicious… Gr8 Work!!
Manjulaji,
Do u know how to make mango souffle? we are looking for this recipe so long…
if you know..could u make a video and show us? Thanks.