One of the most common sweets in India. Be it festivals, special occasions kaju sweets are usual! So I wanted to try it at home, and believe me its not difficult and tastes good !!!
Ingredients:
1. Cashews - 1cup
2. Sugar - 1/2 cup/as required
3. Water - 5 tbspn
4. Ghee/oil - 1 tbspn
5. Rose petals - 1tsp / Rose water- 9-9 drops (optional)
6. Saffron strands - few
Method:
1. Powder cashew in dry grinder. Cashew powder Should be dry and not oily
2. Heat sugar with water in low flame in a kadai
3. Grease a plate/tray and keep aside
4. When sugar dissolves add cashew powder
5. Keep stirring on low flame
6. Cashew mix starts thickening.
7. Cook cashew mix for 7-9 mins till whole mixture starts to come together
8. Remove whole lumps of mixture from pan and place it on surface/bowl
9. Add rose petals and ghee/oil to mixture
10. When its still hot enough to handle, knead the mixture
11. Flatten the dough and place on greased tray. Place the butter paper on top and roll gently from all sides
Allow it to cool and using sharp knife cut and remove using knife
12. Or take a lemon sized dough and make a ball. Place a pista on top to decor and allow it to cool completely
Note:
1. Knead the mixture lightly, do not overdo else oil is released
2. If too dry or dense, add milk
3. If too soft, add milk powder
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