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Kaju Barfi | Kaju Burfi | Cashew Barfi Recipe

Kaju barfi is a delicious and melt in mouth sweet that is popularly prepared during Diwali festival.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 nos.
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Cashew (kaju)
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Ghee

Instructions

  • Take cashews in a wide bowl and soak them in enough water for about 30 minutes. Cashews turn soft and tender after soaking. Add them to mixer.
    Kaju barfi preparation step 1
  • Grind the soaked cashews along with milk to fine paste. While grinding include milk little by little. The consistency should be like dosa batter. Transfer this to a pan. Add sugar and start cooking in medium flame.
    Kaju barfi preparation step 2
  • As you cook, the mixture begins to thicken. After stirring for about 20-25 minutes, it comes together like dough.
    Kaju barfi preparation step 3
  • Take a small portion and check it holds shape or not. If so, switch off. Place the pan over kitchen counter and add 1 tbsp of ghee. Stir well. Again include one more tbsp of ghee and continue mixing.
    Kaju barfi preparation step 4
  • Now the mixture is like stiff dough. Transfer this to a tray and level it up. Let it sit for about 1 to 2 hours. Then mark pieces.
    Kaju barfi preparation step 5
  • Scrumptious kaju barfi is ready to serve on Diwali festival.
    delicious kaju barfi

Notes

  1. While grinding cashews, include milk little by little. Ensure it is ground to the consistency of dosa batter. If needed use more milk.
  2. The amount of sugar should be of same quantity as that of ground cashews.
  3. When the mixture holds shape in your hand, switch off and keep the pan off heat.
  4. This sweet needs less ghee.