kaju burfi (cashew fudge)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sandy Mika
Chicago, IL

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

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For kaju burfi (cashew fudge)

  • 2 c
    cashew nuts, ground into powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 20 strings saffron (optional)
  • additional nuts for garnish

How To Make kaju burfi (cashew fudge)

  • 1
    Grind the cashew nuts to powder. Coffee grinder works best.
  • 2
    on 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.
  • 3
    in a sauce pan , boil sugar and water together on medium heat until syrup is 1 thread or 225* on a candy thermometer.
  • 4
    next add the saffron to the syrup and mix well (saffron is optional)
  • 5
    add the cashew powder to the syrup and mix well, making sure there are no lumps.
  • 6
    to check the right consistency take a little mix in a spoon, you should be able to roll this into a soft ball.
  • 7
    next spread the mix quickly into a greased dish , spread before the mix cools off.
  • 8
    allow to cool, then cut into desired shapes, and enjoy!
  • 9
    Grind 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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