kaju burfi (cashew fudge)
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This is an Indian treat. I figure out the size and shape I'm going to cut these into and place a whole cashew nut on top of each piece while still warm. I sometimes roll it into little balls while still warm and roll them in the cashew powder or in coconut powder, I love these little treats
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For kaju burfi (cashew fudge)
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2 ccashew nuts, ground into powder
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1 1/2 csugar
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3/4 cwater
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20 strings saffron (optional)
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additional nuts for garnish
How To Make kaju burfi (cashew fudge)
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1Grind the cashew nuts to powder. Coffee grinder works best.
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2on very low heat in a heavy bottom pan roast the cashew powder for about 4 minutes or until powder just gets warm. do not heat for any longer or it will start getting oily.
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3in a sauce pan , boil sugar and water together on medium heat until syrup is 1 thread or 225* on a candy thermometer.
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4next add the saffron to the syrup and mix well (saffron is optional)
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5add the cashew powder to the syrup and mix well, making sure there are no lumps.
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6to check the right consistency take a little mix in a spoon, you should be able to roll this into a soft ball.
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7next spread the mix quickly into a greased dish , spread before the mix cools off.
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8allow to cool, then cut into desired shapes, and enjoy!
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9Grind small portions at a time if you grind for too long the nuts will start getting oily. Store at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for longer. If the mix remains soft , you can cook on low for a few minutes. If it is too dry add boiling water a spoon at a time, making sure it comes to right consistency. You can't really go wrong.
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