Make Kaju Kalash – Diwali Special Mithai in 30 Minutes
Kaju Kalash is a pot (called Kalash in Hindi) design, a cashew mithai stuffed with dry fruits inside and topped with an almond to give the beautiful look of a complete Kalash.
A Kalash is an auspicious pot that features in all traditional occasions in Indian households. Kaju mithai is an essential part of Indian festivals, celebrations, and special occasions, known for its rich taste and beautiful, traditional appearance. Kaju Kalash is a classic creation that hails from the heartland of India.
This Kaju Kalash mithai is not just a dessert that satisfies the sweet tooth but also carries a cultural significance. It is a symbol of love and celebration. Kaju Kalash is a delightful sweet commonly prepared during festivals like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and Holi, even for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Making classic traditional Kaju Kalash mithai at home is an art that demands precision and expertise. You need only two primary ingredients – cashew nuts and sugar to make this delicious, flavorful mithai. The cashew paste (prepared from soaked cashew nuts) and sugar are combined and cooked until the mixture reaches a specific consistency. Then, it is hand-crafted into a pot (Kalash shape), adorned with silver leaf, and finally topped with almonds or nuts, making each piece unique and visually appealing.
Today, I am sharing a simple, easy, and quick kaju kalash recipe prepared in just 30 minutes with the primary two ingredients. There is no need to soak the cashew nuts for this recipe. Anytime you want to eat something sweet after a meal, make this mithai and satisfy your sweet taste buds with this kaju Kalash.
Here are the tips to make a perfect
- Always grind the cashew nuts in the pulse mode or the normal one by turning the button on and off. If you blend all at one time, it will release oil and turn into a paste. Grind them in batches for better results.
- Select white and good-quality cashew nuts. This mithai will turn white. Both whole or broken cashew nuts work well.
- Always sieve the cashew powder. It should be smooth and fine powder.
- Preparing the sugar syrup is the most essential and crucial step in this recipe. Half-string consistency is the perfect consistency.
- Add some water to the sugar syrup and cook to get the desired consistency, in case your sugar syrup has reached one-string consistency.
- Immediately turn the gas off once it reaches the required consistency to stop the cooking process.
- After adding the cashew powder, mix well. Once the mixture is well combined, spread it over the pan with the spatula and bring it back together in the center. Repeat this for a few minutes. This process will give a shine and absorb any moisture in the mixture.
Follow the step-by-step instructions with photos, and watch the video to make this unique flavor, eye-catching presentation, and cultural significance make it an irresistible choice for anyone with a sweet tooth. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this masterpiece and savor the taste of tradition and togetherness.
Many other Indian mithai and dessert recipes are available on the website for the festival seasons.
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Make Kaju Kalash Diwali Special Mithai in 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 120 grams Cashew Nuts
- ¼ cup or 50 grams Sugar
- ½ cup Water
- 3 tbsp Cashew, Almonds, Pistachios
- 1 tbsp Glucose
- ½ tsp Cardamom
- Saffron
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 9 Almonds
Instructions
- Add 120 grams of cashew nuts in a grinding jar and grind them in a pulse mode with switch buttons On and Off.Tip* – If you blend the cashew nuts in one go. Cashews will release the oil and will turn into a paste. The mithai will turn sticky and good in taste.
- Sieve the cashew powder and make sure there are no lumps.
- Smooth and fine powder. Keep aside.
- Add ½ cup of water and ¼ cup (or 50 grams) of sugar in a pan.
- Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves in the water.
- Cook the syrup to half-string consistency on a medium flame. Tip* – Half-string consistency test – The syrup will be sticky. It will form a string but break immediately if you gently pull the forefinger and thumb apart.
- Half-string consistency syrup is ready.
- Switch off the gas flame immediately to stop the cooking process. Tip* – This is an important step.
- Add the cashew powder and ¼ tsp of cardamom powder. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Add 1 tbsp of ghee and mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in the pan with a spatula and bring back the mixture together in the center. Repeat this process for a few minutes. Tip*- This process will give a shine, and a moisture-free (non-sticky) mixture will be ready.
- A non-sticky mixture is ready. Transfer the mixture to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- Take 3 tbsp of cashew nuts, almonds, and pistachios in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of glucose, ¼ tsp of cardamom powder, and saffron.
- Mix all the ingredients and keep aside.
- Take one tbsp of honey in a mixing bowl. Add a little saffron and mix all the ingredients well.
- Add nine almonds, mix well, and keep aside.
- With greased hands, knead the cashew mixture well for a few minutes.
- Pinch a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Gently flatten it with your hands.
- Add one tbsp of the prepared dry fruit stuffing.
- Bring all the ends together and seal it properly.
- Roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Roll it slightly horizontally. Press the dough from the top with your thumb.
- Using your fingers, give a proper kalash (pot) shape.
- Apply the silver edible leaf, decorate it with saffron water, and place an almond soaked in honey on the Kalash.
- The stuffed dry fruit kalash is ready to serve.
- Enjoy the festival of lights with this delicious and flavorful Kalash mithai.
How to Make Kaju Kalash Mithai at Home Step by Step Photos
- Add 120 grams of cashew nuts in a grinding jar and grind them in a pulse mode with switch buttons On and Off.Tip* – If you blend the cashew nuts in one go. Cashews will release the oil and will turn into a paste. The mithai will turn sticky and good in taste.
- Sieve the cashew powder and make sure there are no lumps.
- Smooth and fine powder. Keep aside.
- Add ½ cup of water and ¼ cup (or 50 grams) of sugar in a pan.
- Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves in the water.
- Cook the syrup to half-string consistency on a medium flame.Tip* – Half-string consistency test – The syrup will be sticky. It will form a string but break immediately if you gently pull the forefinger and thumb apart.
- Half-string consistency syrup is ready.
- Switch off the gas flame immediately to stop the cooking process. Tip*- This is the important step.
- Add the cashew powder and ¼ tsp of cardamom powder. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Add 1 tbsp of ghee and mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in the pan with a spatula and bring back the mixture together in the center. Repeat this process for a few minutes. Tip*- This process will give a shine, and a moisture-free (non-sticky) mixture will be ready.
- A non-sticky mixture is ready. Transfer the mixture to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- Take 3 tbsp of cashew nuts, almonds, and pistachios in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of glucose, ¼ tsp of cardamom powder, and saffron.
- Mix all the ingredients and keep aside.
- Take one tbsp of honey in a mixing bowl. Add a little saffron and mix all the ingredients well.
- Add nine almonds, mix well, and keep aside.
- With greased hands, knead the cashew mixture well for a few minutes.
- Pinch a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Gently flatten it with your hands.
- Add one tbsp of the prepared dry fruit stuffing.
- Bring all the ends together and seal it properly. Roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Roll it slightly horizontally. Press the dough from the top with your thumb.
- Using your fingers, give a proper kalash (pot) shape.
- Apply the silver edible leaf, decorate it with saffron water, and place an almond soaked in honey on the Kalash.
- The stuffed dry fruit kalash is ready to serve.
- Enjoy the festival of lights with this delicious and flavorful Kalash mithai.
FAQs
What is kaju kalash?
Kaju Kalash is a pot (called Kalash in Hindi) design, a cashew mithai stuffed with dry fruits inside and topped with an almond to give the beautiful look of a complete Kalash.
How is kaju kalash mithai made?
You need only two primary ingredients – cashew nuts and sugar to make this delicious, flavorful mithai. The cashew paste (prepared from soaked cashew nuts) and sugar are combined and cooked until the mixture reaches a specific consistency. Then, it is hand-crafted into a pot (Kalash shape), adorned with silver leaf, and finally topped with almonds or nuts, making each piece unique and visually appealing. You can also make this kaju Kalash from ground cashew nut powder, which is instant and easy, saving you from the tedious job of soaking the cashews.
What are the ingredients to make Kaju Kalash?
You need only two primary ingredients – cashew nuts and sugar to make this delicious, flavorful Kaki Kalash mithai at home. Further flavor this with cardamom, or even stuffed with dry fruits flavored with saffron and cardamom as per your choice and liking.
Do we have to soak cashew nuts to make this kaju kalash mithai?
You can soak the cashew nuts for two hours, blend them into a smooth paste in the mixie, and prepare the mithai. The easiest way is to make this mithai without soaking the cashew nuts -Ground the cashew nuts in the pulse mode with the switch buttons ON and OFF. If you blend all at one time, it will release oil and turn into a paste. Grind them in batches for better results.
What is half string consistency sugar syrup?
Boil sugar and water on a low to medium flame for a few minutes. Half-string consistency test – The syrup will be sticky. It will form a string but break immediately if you gently pull the forefinger and thumb apart.
Conclusion
In this recipe of Kaju Kalash Mithai, we have shared how to make kaju Kalash easily with two simple ingredients – cashew nuts and sugar readily available at home. The dessert transcends time and culture, bringing people together in celebration. A unique flavor, eye-catching presentation, and cultural significance make it an irresistible choice for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you’re a connoisseur of Indian sweets or trying them for the first time, this Kaju Kalash Mithai will leave a lasting impression of sweetness and joy. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this timeless masterpiece and savor the taste of tradition and togetherness. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe.