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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,
I like your recipes very much.I like this recipe also .I tried it once at my home in the absence of my family members when they came back home i served them kaju barfi after eating them all asked from where u got kaju barfi.I replied i made them at home they said no no u can’t, i said yes & told about ur website they all are very much impressed.They said its just unbelievable.They praised ur website & me.They all r too happy after eating kaju barfi.
Its all because of u & ur website.
Thanks a lot Aunty,
Manjula aunty
Thanks for the wonderful recipes. I tried you pani puri’s and they came our perfect and flawless.
I wanted to try burfi with sugarfree splenda.
How should i make it?
hello aunty…
i am a student of yours.i have few recipies and they turned out good and helped me to develop interest in cooking. i have a request could u please dal ka halwa in desserts.
i will be thankful to u.
thanx for such a website.
hi,
I made burfi today, but it was white in colour not brownish as u are showing . where I went wrong, can u please advise. I had roasted the kaju as u had suggested.. taste was great. if i add one cup sugar instead of one and half will it turn out good. Please advise. thanks
Swagatika, the white is from the sugar having crystalized after cooling down. It happens to me too. What’s important is that the burfi tastes good. I woudn’t worry.
Thanks Jaya,
I have a few more queries also.
The moment I pour the mixture on the plate it solidifies immediately.
I find it difficult to spread it also as it is shown in the video.
when it cools off it becomes very hard to cut into shapes.
some pieces break also. I literally have to struggle to cut it.
after cutting into pieces it is quite soft to eat.
just wanted to know where I am going wrong.
if i use one cup of sugar will it come out good. thanks
Hi Swagatika,
I also have had the same problems. I reduced the amount of nuts from 2 cups to 1 and 3/4 cups. Otherwise, you have to work quickly. Mix the nuts and hot syrup, pour onto the plate, and cut while it is still warm. Basically this all happens within only a few minutes. So, once it’s poured onto the plate you have to stay right there with the knife ready. Once it’s had about 1 minute to cool ever so slightly, cut the shapes you want.
After it is cool you can remove the pieces for serving. It stays good only for about a day. After that it gets even harder.
hi manjula aunty,
i have made cholay palak and you know everybody like my recipe.thank you so much.
happy holi
Hello Aunty,
Thank you for all your recipes on this site. i just have one question, can i use milk instead of water?
thanx again
Lili,
Milk will work.
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