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What is Kaju Katli or Cashew Katli?
Kaju Katli, also known as Cashew Katli or Cashew Burfi, is a rich and delicious Indian sweet made from ground cashews and sugar. It’s a popular treat during festivals like Diwali, Ugadi, and other celebrations.
Can I make Kaju Katli in a pressure cooker?
Yes! Traditional Kaju Katli recipes can be time-consuming, especially when trying to achieve the perfect string consistency. But this quick pressure cooker method simplifies the process. In just 5 minutes, you can prepare a mouthwatering Mudhiri Cake (Cashew Burfi) that tastes just as good as the classic version.
Why is this Cashew Katli recipe perfect for festivals?
This easy pressure cooker Cashew Katli recipe is:
✅ Quick to prepare (under 5 minutes)
✅ Requires minimal ingredients
✅ Ideal for Diwali, Ugadi, parties, and get-togethers
✅ Loved by kids and adults alike
What inspired me to try this Kaju Katli recipe?
Kaju Katli has always been my favorite sweet—but my husband Jagadish loves it even more! After our marriage, every time we visited friends, he would buy Cashew Burfi. I was hesitant to try making it at home because I heard the key to perfect Kaju Katli is mastering the string consistency of sugar syrup. That intimidated me… until I discovered this pressure cooker shortcut!
Any tips for beginners trying Cashew Katli at home?
- Use fresh cashews and grind them finely.
- Don’t overcook the mixture—pressure cooking helps avoid that.
- Grease a plate with ghee before spreading the mixture.
- Cut into diamond shapes for that classic Kaju Katli look
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I have tried a couple of direct pressure cooker and Instant Pot recipes, but this Sweet is next level.
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Ingredients
- Cashew/ Munthiri Paruppu/ Kaju - 1 cup
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Ghee - 1 tsp
- Water - 3 tbsp
- Salt - pinch
Instructions
- Pulse the kaju and make it into a powder, and keep it aside
- In a 2-liter pressure cooker, add sugar, salt, and water, and stir them well. Let the sugar dissolve in water and stir well before keeping it on the stove
- Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and put the weight
- Grease an aluminum foil with ghee and keep one more aluminum sheet ready
- Turn on medium-high flame on the small burner and keep the cooker. Cook exactly for 4 whistles
- Switch off the gas stove and release the pressure immediately
- Add the kaju powder to the sugar syrup and mix well
- Close the lid and keep it with the weight for exactly 1 minute (Do not turn the gas)
- Add ghee and mix well. Grease your hands with a little ghee and knead the cashew dough well (like chappati dough)
- Transfer the dough to the greased aluminum foil. Cover one more greased aluminum foil over the dough ( imagine sandwich, in between two greased aluminum foil the kaju dough is present)
- Roll the cashew dough to your desired thickness. Cut it with a pizza cutter/knife into the desired shape and enjoy Kaju katli
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Notes
- Salt is optional, my mother saws salt enhance the sweetness so added a pinch
- Use a proper 2 little cooker which whistles on/all time. Keep the flame on medium heat
- Releases the pressure immediately else the syrup might lose its consistency. I use fork to release the pressure. Pls be careful while releasing the pressure
- The recipe works perfectly. While trying to take picture/ video for the blog. I lost the consistency few times. This is what I did. If the dough breaks sprinkled little water and switch on the stove and cook till if becomes a non stick mass of dough. If the mixture is wet add a tablespoon of cashew powder extra
- Cardamom powder can be added for extra flavor
- For the mentioned quantity 4 whistles comes around 4 mins
- You can double or alter the recipe. 4 whistle is the key
- Saffron can be added for extra flavour
- You can roll the cashew katli in any surface for me the aluminum foil method suggested by my friend was a breeze
- Avoid grinding the cashew for longtime. Oil in the cashew it might make it sticky
- Cashew flour can also be used for making katli
- Avoid keeping the cooker on maximum flame, sugar syrup might get burnt. Keep it between medium to high, make sure flame is not outside the cooker
- Preferably use 2 liter cooker. If your are using 3 liter cooker make sure quantity is at-least ¼ of the cooker to avoid cooker from getting burnt
- Stir sugar syrup well before closing the lid
Ingredients:
Cashew/ Munthiri Paruppu/ Kaju - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 1 tsp
Water - 3 tbsp
Salt - pinch
How to make kaju katli with step-by-step pictures
- Pulse the kaju and make it into a powder, and keep it aside
- In a 2-liter pressure cooker, add sugar, salt, and water, and stir them well. Let the sugar dissolve in water and stir well before keeping it on the stove
- Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and put the weight
- Grease an aluminum foil with ghee and keep one more aluminum sheet ready
- Turn on medium-high flame on the small burner and keep the cooker. Cook exactly for 4 whistles
- Switch off the gas stove and release the pressure immediately
- Add the kaju powder to the sugar syrup and mix well
- Close the lid and keep it with the weight for exactly 1 minute (Do not turn the gas)
- Add ghee and mix well. Grease your hands with a little ghee and knead the cashew dough well (like chappati dough)
- Transfer the dough to the greased aluminum foil. Cover one more greased aluminum foil over the dough ( imagine sandwich, in between two greased aluminum foil the kaju dough is present)
- Roll the cashew dough to your desired thickness. Cut it with a pizza cutter/knife into the desired shape and enjoy Kaju katli
My absolute favourite sweet!
Interesting recipe , Thanks for sharing dear😊
Perfectly made...loved the recipe
These look almost like a cookie instead of a cake. I love cashews, so these must taste so rich and delicious. Perfect with a cup of tea for an afternoon treat.
I love cashew nuts, my favourite nut. I bet these taste amazing. I used to enjoy eating the Indian sweets when I was travelling in India.
Kaju katli is one sweet that I prepare often at home. It is that easy and tasty. My son too loves it. Kaju burfi looks yummy!!
I love burfi but I've never tried making any. Your method of cooking in the pressure cooker sounds perfect, thanks for sharing.
I don't have a pressure cooker but have been meaning to get one because I see so many interesting recipes and uses for it like this! I love that your friend came to make this with you! Cooking with friends is one of my favorite things!
Mm, I love burfi. I don't have a pressure cooker but wish I did right to try this! Love cashews, this looks great 🙂
I love this, it reminds me a bit of Halva made with sesame paste. My sister brought this home from her last trip home to India.
These look good. I would imagine if you had an instantpot you could probably pull this off the same way right?
I tried this today and loved it. Thanks for the recipe
Thanks for trying and sharing your feedback Anitha😊happy diwali