kaju katli

Kaju katli has always been one of my favorite indian sweets. Of course the taste is incredible, but I think my favorite part has always been the silver on top. I’ve always been a girly girl, so anything that sparkles or shines is right up my alley. It’s honestly such a simple, yet delicious, dessert. My recipe is probably the easiest kaju katli recipe out there - there is absolutely no cooking involved. Not only that, but it’s also dairy free, refined sugar free, and so simple to make!

When I was in high school, I introduced kaju katli to a good friend of mine. Immediately, she commented on how pretty it was (because of the silver). She didn’t believe me when I told her it was real silver, so she went to my mom to confirm. As soon as my mom told her it was in fact real silver, she was shocked and replied with, “I am more expensive now!!” Even though it’s a very small amount, technically, she wasn’t wrong. We all had a good laugh and enjoyed some more kaju katli. Ever since then, I can’t eat kaju katli without thinking of her and what she said.

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Tips for Making the Best Kaju Katli:

• I use Joi Cashew Base for my kaju katli.

• The cardamom is optional, but highly recommended. It adds a great flavor to the kaju katli.

• You can press the mixture into a pan using the bottom of a cup, a measuring cup, or your hands. I personally prefer to use my hands.

• The silver paper is completely optional. It makes no difference in how the kaju katli tastes. It’s only there to look good.

• I recommend using a pizza cutter to cut the kaju katli. It’s the easiest way to do it. Start but cutting vertical lines and then diagonal lines.

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nourish your body.

Healthy Kaju Katli

Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cashew butter

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 2 cups cashew flour

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)

• 6-8 sheets edible silver paper (optional)

directions:

1. Whisk together cashew butter and maple syrup until smooth.

2. Mix in cashew flour, coconut flour, and cardamom.

3. Press the mixture into a parchment paper lined 9x13 pan.

4. Carefully transfer on the silver paper (optional).

5. Chill for 30 minutes.

6. Cut into diamond shapes.

7. Enjoy :)