Low Fat Kaju Katli
Delight your senses with this scrumptious **Low Fat Kaju Katli**, a healthier twist to the classic Indian sweet. Crafted from finely ground cashew nuts, skimmed milk powder, and subtly spiced with fragrant cardamom, this recipe retains all the indulgent flavor without the excess fat. A reduced quantity of sugar paired with a touch of ghee ensures a lighter, guilt-free treat that’s perfect for festive celebrations or a midday dessert craving. With just 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick yet elegant no-oil recipe yields 12 diamond-shaped bites of perfection. Serve it as a show-stopping addition to your Diwali platter or enjoy its melt-in-the-mouth texture as an everyday luxury. It’s time to elevate your sweets game with this low-fat delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cashew nuts
- 50 grams Sugar
- 45 ml Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 30 grams Skimmed milk powder
- 1 teaspoons Ghee
Instructions
Start by grinding the cashew nuts into a fine powder. Make sure to use short pulses to prevent them from releasing oil and turning into a paste.
Sift the ground cashew powder through a fine mesh sieve. This ensures a smooth texture for the Kaju Katli.
In a non-stick pan, combine sugar and water. Heat on a low flame until the sugar completely dissolves and the syrup reaches a one-string consistency. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
Once the sugar syrup is ready, turn off the heat and add the cashew powder, skimmed milk powder, and cardamom powder to the syrup.
Mix well to combine all the ingredients into a uniform dough. If the mixture feels too sticky, continue to mix gently until it starts coming together.
Grease your hands lightly with ghee and knead the dough until smooth and pliable.
Place the kneaded dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out evenly to a thickness of about 5 mm using a rolling pin.
Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment paper and use a sharp knife to cut the rolled-out dough into diamond shapes.
Allow the pieces to cool completely before gently removing them from the parchment and serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1433 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1685 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
