Kaju Katli

India, a land of mythology and celebration, of legend, religion and tradition has evolved over centuries as a mystic land of festivals. Every occasion you can dream of is celebrated here. 
Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon, others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine beings, Saints, and gurus or the advent of the new year.A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India, however, they may be called by different names in the various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion.

Kaju Katli  



What we need 
:- cashew nuts 3/4 cup
:- sugar 3/4 cup
:- Milk 2 tbsp
:- Ghee 2 tsp
:- water 1 cup (boiling)
:- silver leaf 2 sheets 

Method: 
Soak the cashew nuts in boiling water for 1 hour.\Combine the sugar, milk and cashew nut(drained) in a food processor to create a smooth paste.
Heat the ghee in a large pan, add the cashew nut paste and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick.
Put this mixture in a greased tray and spread it evenly and press the silver leaf on the top.
Let it cool. After it is cooled, cut into diamond shaped pieces.Kaju Katli is ready, serve with pride :)

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