Turn your Friday night bash into a royal feast with this luxurious Kesariya Kaju Katli recipe

Enter Kesariya Kaju Katli, a luxurious version of the classic sweet, infused with the rich aroma and golden hue of saffron, making it perfect for festive gifting or indulgent celebrations. So, check out the recipe below and make tradition meet indulgence.

Serving- 2

Cooking time- 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• Cashewnuts- 150gm
• Dates- 30gm
• Saffron- 8-9 strands
• Cardamom powder- 1 tsp
• Cinnamon- a pinch
• Ghee- 1 tbsp
• Edible silver leaf- 1-2

Method:

1. Freeze the cashews overnight and grind them to make a thin powder.
2. Strain the powder to make a fine powder. Take the dates now and make a thin paste.
3. Take a pan, add a little water and date paste and let it melt.
4. Add cashews powder, cardamom powder, cinnamon and saffron strands.
5. Mix and stir continuously until thickened.
6. Add a little ghee at the end and give it a good mix.
7. Take the mixture out on a butter paper and roll it out thinly.
8. Garnish it with silver leaf and cut it into heart shapes using a cutter.
9. Let it cool down and enjoy.

Nutritional benefits:

1. Omega 3 fatty acids and decent amount of protein have been provided from cashewnuts.
2. This recipe is packed with magnesium and zinc essential for immune functions.

Nutritional Composition (1 kaju katli):

• Energy- 105 kcal
• Protein- 2.7gm
• Fats- 8.2gm

(Recipe: Rakshita Mehra, Clinical Nutritionist at Cloudnine, Noida)