Kaju Barfi/ Kaju katli

 


Kaju Barfi Recipe/Kaju katli recipe/how to make kaju katli

Kaju katri, also known as kaju barfi, is an Indian dessert similar to a barfi. Kaju means cashew; Barfi is often, but not always, made by thickening milk with sugar and other ingredients. Kesar kaju katli is a kaju katli recipe that includes saffron.

 

Basic difference between Kaju barfi/ Kaju Katli

 

Barfi is often but not always, made by thickening milk with sugar and other ingredients (dry fruits and mild spices). ... Kaju katli, on the other hand, is made with cashew nuts soaked in water overnight (it is not prepared using milk) and ground the next day; then sugar, saffron (kesar) and other dried fruits are added.

 

150 gm cashewnuts

400 gm sugar

elaichi powdered

silver foil (optional)

500 gm khoya

 

Method

 

Dry grind the cashew

Mix khoya (grated) and sugar

Heat in a heavy pan, stirring continuously.

Once the sugar dissolves, add the cashew (powdered) and elaichi

Cooking, constantly stir till soft lump is formed and does not stick to sides

Roll on a flat surface to desired thickness and apply silver foil.

 

Is Kaju Barfi healthy?

 

Cashew-rich homemade kaju katli are good for heart health as far as you consume them in a healthy way and avoid overeating. Unsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids in cashews help in lowering triglycerides levels, which help in keeping your heart healthy.

 

kaju barfi calories

 

One serving of Kaju-Barfi gives 65 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 29 calories, proteins account for 5 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 31 calories. One serving of Kaju-Barfi provides about 3 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.