HOW LONG SHOULD I GRIND CASHEWS?
Grounding cashews help with the dough texture. however, avoid over-grinding as it oozes out oil and makes katli oily. Always pulse a few times and grind once; mix well in between the grinding
Should I SIEVe cashew flour?
over grinding, cashews might affect apple katli texture so you can sieve. If you are ok with biting a few cashew pieces skip sieving.
CAN I USE brown SUGAR?
White sugar gives the best taste. if you are using other variety sugar taste might differ
CAN I use KEWRA WATER?
Yes, instead of cardamom powder you can use kewra water, rose essence, or any other flavor according to your choice.
SHOULD I REFRIGERATE THE CASHEW FUDGE?
It stays good at room temperature for up to one week. You can refrigerate for longer shelf life.
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CASHEW BASED RECIPES
Ingredients
1 cup cashews 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 teaspoon ghee
Food color syrup
1 tablespoon sugar Red food color 1 tablespoon water
How to make kaju Apple with step-by-step pictures
First, grind cashew into powder. Mix well in between and grind
Mix sugar, water, and food color. Microwave for 1 minute
Keep parchment paper ready and add little ghee
Add sugar and water to a wide heavy bottomed pan
Bring to a boil and start checking for one-string consistency
Immediately turn down to low flame
Ads cashew flour; mix well
Cook on low - medium flame Add cardamom powder and ghee; mix well and cook till the mixture comes together
Grease your hands and pinch a small portion and roll; nonstick soft dough
Turn off the stove and transfer to the greased parchment paper
Fold the parchment paper and level
Add ghee and cool
When it is cool enough to handle, pinch small portions and keep them aside
As it could down, it firms and will turn easy to roll
Press top and bottom; shape into apples
Insert clove on top
Use a paintbrush and apply food color
Cool till food color dries and enjoy
