Kaju Katli

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups packed cashewnuts powder 

(Dry grind cashewnuts into fine powder),

1 cup sugar,

1/4 cup water

cardamom powder,

saffron strands dissolved in a 2 tsp warm milk(optional),

silver foil (Varkha - used to decorate the sweets- this is optional).

Method:

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and let boil over medium heat until it forms into a two string consistency syrup. (When the syrup starts to bubble and becomes sticky, it achieves a one string consistency. Let it boil further for 2 minutes.) Now add ground cashew nuts and cardamom powder. Keep the heat on medium. Stir the mixture vigorously to avoid lump formation. Add saffron dissolved in milk. Lightly grease a tray or plate. The mixture leaves the edges of the pan and starts turning into a ball. Remove from the heat. Pour hot mixture into the greased plate. Spread quickly and evenly with a metal spatula. For decoration, unfold the silver foil and press on top of the mixture. Let cool and with a sharp knife cut into diamond shaped pieces.