Almond katli is an easy instant, no-cook Indian sweet. 5 minutes, 3 ingredients almond-based sweet with rose flavor is a great beginner-friendly recipe / easy Diwali sweet recipe.
Can I use regular almonds for the no-cook Almond katli recipe?
No, for no-cook Almond katli always use almond flour as it helps for easy binding and perfect burfi texture. avoid using whole almonds.
Should I sieve almond flour?
I have sieved almond flour. If you are planning to grind the almond flour, you can skip the sieving
DO I NEED TO GRIND ALMOND FLOUR?
No, you need not grind almond flour
CAN I USE REGULAR SUGAR?
No, always use powdered sugar for no-cook burfi recipes. I have used store-bought powdered sugar. If you don’t have it, grind sugar first; then mix it with all other ingredients
CAN I REDUCE POWDERED SUGAR?
Yes, adjust according to your taste.
IS 1 TABLESPOON OF WATER ENOUGH FOR THE BINDING?
Yes, knead well the oil in almond flour helps with the binding. Avoid adding more water as it might affect the dough texture.
CAN I SKIP rose essence?
Yes, you can use cardamom powder, kewra water, or any other flavor according to your choice.
CAN I USE MILK INSTEAD OF WATER?
Milk will reduce shelf life. I would recommend water for longer shelf life.
SHOULD I REFRIGERATE THE almond katli
It stays good at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can refrigerate for longer shelf life.
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Ingredients
1 cup Almond flour, sieved 1/2 cup powdered sugar, tightly press 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon rose essence 1/4 teaspoon Ghee to grease
How to make no-cook Almond katli with step-by-step pictures
Keep two silicon mat or Cut a lengthy piece of parchment paper and grease it with ghee, keep aside
Mix
Sieve almond flour and keep it ready
Add almond flour, powdered sugar, and rose essence; mix well
Knead and cut
Add water and mix well; knead till the dough comes together
Grease your hands with ghee and combine the mixture to form a non-sticky dough
Place the dough on a silicon mat and cover
Apple even pressures and rolls the dough to the desired thickness with a chappathi or fondant rolling pin
Almond katli
Cut into soft almond katli with a knife or pizza cutter
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