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FAQ
Kaju katli is a delicious traditional North Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, sugar and cardamom powder. Here “Kaju” is a Hindi word that translates to “cashews” and katli to “Thin slices”. Kaju katli is rich, exquisite, and amazingly decadent with a smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Texture: Kaju katli has a fudgy and smooth texture due to the rich silver leaves. It is typically thin, flat, and diamond-shaped. Kaju barfi, on the other hand, has a slightly grainy and crumbly texture due to the addition of milk solids (khoya). It is usually thicker and cut into square or rectangular shapes.
One or two pieces is okay, but don't keep consuming it for days during the festive season, advises celebrity nutritionist Ruchi Sharma. Have one piece in a separate bowl, instead of eating it out of a dabba full of kaju katlis, she says.
Their shape – often cut into diamonds or squares – provides them with a touch of class, making them suitable for endowments.
cashew slice. Kaju katli (literally cashew slice), also known as kaju barfi, is an Indian dessert, originating in the Deccan, and is popularly consumed throughout north India.