Vegan Kaju Katli
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of *Vegan Kaju Katli*, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian sweet! Made with just six simple ingredients like raw cashews, velvety coconut milk, and aromatic rose water, this recipe offers a dairy-free, refined-sugar-free alternative that's as decadent as the original. Gently simmered and crafted into soft, nutty diamonds, these treats are infused with the warmth of cardamom for an authentic festive vibe. Perfect for Diwali celebrations, gifting, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy homemade kaju katli comes together in just 35 minutes. A must-try vegan Indian dessert that’s rich, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Raw cashew nuts
- 60 milliliters Coconut milk
- 100 grams Coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon Rose water
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon Vegan butter or coconut oil
Instructions
Place the raw cashew nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse until they turn into a fine powder. Be careful not to blend too much to prevent the cashews from releasing their oils and turning into a paste.
In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the coconut milk and coconut sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cardamom powder and rose water to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the cashew powder to the coconut milk mixture. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps and continue cooking on low heat.
Keep stirring the mixture until it begins to thicken and comes away from the sides of the pan, forming a soft dough-like consistency. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Once the desired consistency is achieved, turn off the heat and add the vegan butter or coconut oil. Mix well until incorporated.
Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and allow it to cool slightly until it is easy to handle.
Place another piece of parchment paper on top and use a rolling pin to evenly flatten the dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
Once flattened, use a sharp knife to cut the dough into diamond-shaped pieces.
Allow the kaju katli to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 1751 mg | 37% | |
*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.
