Thursday, September 25, 2008

KAJU BARFI

Ingredients

2 cups cashewnuts soaked in water for 2 hours

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp. Ghee

1/2 tsp. cardamom powder

Silver Varak (silver leaf) for decoration

Method

1.Drain and blend the cashewnuts to a fine paste. Use as little water as possible when blending.

2.In a heavy saucepan put sugar and paste. Cook on a medium heat.

3.Keep on stirring continuously till a soft lump is formed.

4.Add Ghee(clarified butter) and cardamom powder and mix well. Spread on a clean greased work surface.

5.Roll lightly with a rolling pin, to a desired thickness.

6.Apply the silver varak. Cool and cut into diamond shaped burfis.

This sweet is generally made during diwali period.Do not make in an aluminium or iron kadai,It will turn dark in colour.Make in non stick pan for brighter colour.