Best Tips for Kaju Katli Recipe: Low-Calorie Sweet Treat for Diwali

kaju katli recipe

Diwali is around the corner, and you cannot resist your favorite kaju katli?

 

You might be on a diet, but how can you miss out on delicious kaju katlis recipes without which Diwali celebrations are incomplete? Kaju katli, which originated during the Mughal period, passed the test of time and remains a classic delicacy. The best thing about kaju katli is that it is usually gluten-free and can be a perfect choice for a low-calorie sweet. It can be easily prepared with care at home. By savoring homemade kaju katlis, you don’t get any guilt trips, but surely don’t miss out on this mouthwatering dessert.

 

Let’s first take a look at the ingredients that you will need to make the kaju katli recipe at home:

 

Kaju Katli Recipe Ingredients

kaju katli recipe ingredients
  • 1 cup of raw, unroasted, dry cashews
  • ½ cup of GUUD Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of ghee or clarified butter
  • 4-5 tablespoons water
  •  

    Instructions

     

    1. Grind dry cashews into powder. Ensure that cashews are uniformly ground. Do not try to do it all at once, as it might not give you the desired results.
    2. To make the sugar syrup for a low-calorie sweet, use 100% natural sugar, Guud Sugar. Add ½ cup of Guud Sugar in 4-5 tablespoons in a non-stick pan.
    3. Boil the mixture on medium heat and keep stirring so that the sugar gets completely dissolved.
    4. When the mixture gets thick and you can see it sticking onto the back of your spatula, lower the heat.
    5. Add the cashew powder and stir continuously for 10-12 minutes.
    6. When you find the mixture rolling around and you find it difficult to stir, add 1 tablespoon of ghee.
    7. Spread the mixture evenly onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely.
    8. Allow the mixture to cool down until it reaches a lukewarm temperature.
    9. Add more ghee and softly knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Continue kneading gently and steadily until the dough is smooth and retains some warmth.
    10. Now comes the part when you give the mandatory shape to your low-calorie dessert. Place the mixture between sheets of greasing paper and roll into a square (or square) which is about ¼ inch thick.
    11. Use a sharp knife and cut into diamond shapes while still warm.
    12. Let it cool and solidify.
    13. Separate the pieces and store them in the refrigerator, preferably in an airtight container.

     

    Well, this is a very simple and easy-to-make low-calorie recipe. You can try and make your low-calorie dessert more tasty and interesting by adding flavors or dry fruits like pistachios, dates, and almonds. You can also make kesar kaju katli by adding saffron to this low-calorie sweet. Just by using Guud Sugar in place of ordinary refined sugar, you can ensure the following:

     

    5 Benefits of Using Guud Sugar in Kaju Katli Recipe

    benefits of natural sugar

    ☑️Lesser Calorie Intake: Cashew and ghee that form an integral part of the kaju katli recipe contain some calories but if you use Guud Sugar you are consuming 50-60% fewer calories as compared to regular refined sugar

    ☑️Less impact on blood sugar levels: Guud Sugar is a low-GI sugar. GI stands for Glycemic Index which measures how quickly the food raises blood sugar levels. Hence, low-calorie desserts made with Guud Sugar are much safer for diabetic people.

    ☑️Enhanced taste: The infused herbs in Guud Sugar add to health benefits in general but when used to cook low-calorie sweets it also enhances their overall taste.

    ☑️Dental hygiene: Guud Sugar, made of steviol glycoside provides sweetness but unlike ordinary sugar it does not trigger germs that harm your teeth. So even if children gorge on this dessert you can rest assured of their dental hygiene. 

    ☑️More economical: 2 tablespoons of refined sugar is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of Guud Sugar making it a more economical choice.

    Are you looking for more delicious recipes other than this healthy kaju katli? Enjoy this nutritious and delicious suji ka halwa recipe.

     


     

    By choosing Guud Sugar to make kaju katas, you are ensuring taste and health. Diwali, India's most beloved festival, would be incomplete without its delectable food and sweets. There is no point in restricting yourself from sweets when you can enjoy all of them without feeling guilty. 

     

    Try these 4 nutritious Indian dinner recipes that will leave you wanting more

    RECENT ARTICLES

    Tags