Kaju Kathli

To make : 20 pieces, approximately.

Ingredients : 250 gms powdered cashewnuts (Kaju), 1 Cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 100 gms khoya (dried milk), 2 drop rose essence, Silver Foil (warq) optional

1) Place a heavy-bottomed pan on fire and heat sugar and water mixture, stirring consistently after sugar dissolves, to make 2-thread consistency syrup.

2) Reduce flame and add khoya and stir vigorously.

3) When mixed thoroughly, switch off the flame and add kaju powder and the rose essence. Stir and mix well.

4) Remove the pan from fire, allow to cool.

5) Scrap the mixture and form into a smooth ball.

6) Roll the ball, in between the two plastic sheets, to a thickness of 3 mm.

7) Decorate the rolled sheet with silver foil, if using, and allow to set for 3 hours.

8) Cut the rolled sheet into diamond shaped pieces.

9) Store in air-tight jar and serve when required.