Kaju Badam Katli is a quick and easy to make dessert that is delicious and has a delightful melt in the mouth texture. It is a great edible gift during the holidays. It can easily be made vegan.
My family has a big sweet tooth. They enjoy just about anything that is sweet - like this dry gulab jamun, cinnamon sugar pretzel bites or chocolate macarons.
With Diwali right around the corner, I have a perfect Indian dessert for you. Kaju Badam katli takes just a few minutes to make and this recipe is fool proof. It makes the perfect melt in the mouth burfi that is to die for.
I avoid making desserts that involve making sugar syrup because they are finicky to make. So I am always looking for recipes that are straight forward and don't get me into sticky situation. And this recipe fits the bill perfectly.
Badam katli aka almond fudge is a very traditional Indian dessert that is widely made during festivals. My version includes cashews as well to make this badam kaju katli. Also there is no soaking of nuts is needed making this quick and easy.
This nut based fudge is great to give as edible gift during holidays and for Indian festivals. Do try this crowd pleasing dessert and I am sure you will love it.
Why I love this recipe
- quick to make - takes less than 30 minutes
- easy foolproof recipe that does not require sugar syrup
- delightful texture - melts in the mouth
- no too sweet - perfect for Western palate and kids
- can be made ahead of time
- perfect edible gift for the holidays
Ingredients
The main ingredient for this recipe are the nuts - I use raw cashews and almonds. But feel free to use other nuts like walnuts, pistachios as well. My mom makes mixed nut burfi using whatever nuts she has in the pantry.
Sugar - regular granulated sugar.
Other ingredients you need are:
- water
- ghee (optional) - skip it if you want to make it vegan
- ground cardamom
Instructions
Start by blending the nuts into a fine powder.
In a non stick pan on medium heat, add sugar and ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the mixture thickens a little bit, about 3~5 minutes.
Add the ground nuts and mix well; keep stirring the mixture until it starts to pulls away from the pan, this will take about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground cardamom, ghee (if using) and mix well. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
While the mixture is still warm, remove into a bowl and knead to form a smooth and glossy dough.
Roll the dough into a tin sheet and cut the katlis into desired shapes. Katli can be stored in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are couple of ways, you can tell that the burfi is done:
1. The mixture will start to leave the sides of the pan and forms a ball when done.
2. Take a small piece of the dough, cool it slightly and try to form a ball. If it is too sticky to roll into a ball, then cook for a few more minutes.
The ingredients and techniques used to make burfi and katli are slightly different. Burfi typically has milk added and is cooked until the mixture thickens.
Katli on the other hand does not have dairy and is cooked until it forms into a dough.
If you overcook burfi/ katli mixture it will very dry and crumbly as you see below. Do not despair, all you need to do is add 1~2 tablespoons of water and cook it until it comes together again. This time, make sure to take it off the heat as soon as it leaves the pan.
Tips
- Any of your favorite nuts can be used in this mixed nut burfi recipe. Walnuts, pistachios etc.
- Feel free to use almond flour instead of whole almonds.
- If the cooked dough seems a little dry, add a few drops of milk and then knead until smooth.
- Store katli in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Few more easy dessert recipes to try
Kaju Badam Katli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (optional)
Instructions
- Grind cashews and almonds into fine powder.
- In a non stick pan on medium heat, add sugar and ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the mixture thickens a little bit, about 3~5 minutes.
- Add the ground nuts and mix well; keep stirring the mixture until it starts to pulls away from the pan, this will take about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground cardamom, ghee (if using) and mix well. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- While the mixture is still warm, remove into a bowl and knead to form a smooth and glossy dough.
- Roll the dough into a tin sheet and cut the katlis into desired shapes. Katli can be stored in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Any of your favorite nuts can be used in this mixed nut burfi recipe. Walnuts, pistachios etc.
- Feel free to use almond flour instead of whole almonds.
- If the cooked dough seems a little dry, add a few drops of milk and then knead until smooth.
- Store katli in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Gajus kitchen
Looks great. I make kaju katlis but this kaju almond katlis look so good and interesting
PJ
Pics look so festive and tempting!Rich sweet perfect for Diwali 🙂
Srivalli
Really so delicious..if there is one sweets that my kids all agree to hog, this is that!..looks so good..
Gayathri's Cook Spot
The katli looks lovely. Are they soft or thy set into firm katlis when cool?
preeti garg
Awesome recipe... it's my paa fav... please pass me for him
mrkk08
This is interesting, rolling out the dough and cutting it. Lovely looking kstlis and i love the white disc on which you've placed them in the second pic
Priya Suresh
Rich looking katlis, prefect and super tempting.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
love these festive pics!!! cute plate!! love the plates and bowls as much as these katilis!!SowmyaOngoing Event - CWF - Whole Wheat Flour
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
looks so good, wish I could taste one right now!!!
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
looks so good, wish I could taste one right now!!!
The Pumpkin Farm
i made both badam and kaju katlis separately and this idea of mixing the nuts crossed my mind but held back as it was my first time with katlis
Poonam bachhav
I make badam katli similarly. Loved this kaju badam katli. Looks so festive !
Lata Lala
A very quick and easy to make mithai kaju badam katli looks delicious with melt in the mouth texture.
Your detailed post about do's and don'ts are quite helpful.
Mayuri Patel
Simple to make and a popular sweet dish loved by all. Like the tips you given to make perfect katli.
Priya Srinivasan
kaju badam katli looks very festive pavani! I too love quick desserts like these, not much time in the kitchen and easy to make too.
Sasmita Sahoo
Such a quick and easy dessert option for celebration like rakhi, diwali etc.
I just love the delightful melt in the mouth texture of these slices....
Lathiya
I love Kaju katli. It's one of my favorite. Mixing kaju and badam is a great idea. Will try these.
Sapana
Love that you used both kaju and badam to make this katli 😍