How To Prepare Kaju Flower At Home

People who are a fan of Kaju katli will love this sweet. Usually we have seen kaju rolls and kaju katli in different shapes and forms, but kaju flower is something which is very unique and different in flavour and shape.

Chef Kasiviswanathan has shared a very interesting recipe for the festive season ahead. Do try this at home and get hands on in making the kaju flowers, so that you can make the perfect ones later.

The colours to be used in the food should be of a good quality and we should buy it from authorized shops only.

KAJU FLOWER RECIPE | HOW TO PREPARE KAJU LOTUS AT HOME | HOMEMADE KAJU FLOWER RECIPE

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Prep Time

30 Mins

Cook Time

1H0M

Total Time

1 Hours30 Mins

Recipe By: Chef Kasiviswanathan

Recipe Type: Sweets

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

Cashew nut (powdered) - 1 cup

Sugar - 1 cup

Food colour (red, green and yellow) - Little

Water - ½ cup

Milk - 2 tsp

How to Prepare

1. Take a pan and fill it with water.

2. Mix sugar in water, filled in the pan.

3. Place the pan over moderate heat and cook.

4. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk and remove any impurities that float to the surface.

5. Drain and transfer into another pan.

6. Place over moderate heat and cook till a one-string consistency is reached.

7. Add powdered cashews and keep stirring constantly.

8. Continue to simmer till it achieves a dosa batter-like consistency.

9. Remove and keep it aside to cool.

10. Once it has reduced to a chapati dough-like consistency.

11. Divide it into 3 or more portions.

12. To each portion, add one food colour and shape them into flowers.

13. Arrange on a plate and serve.

Instructions

1. The consistency of the sugar syrup is very critical in this recipe. It must be of a one-string consistency.
2. If the dough is too dry, add a little amount of milk to make it into a perfect medium-soft dough.

Nutritional Information

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How To Prepare Kaju Flower At Home

Kaju flower is a unique Indian sweet that is traditionally prepared during the festive season and other celebrations. Here is a detailed step-by-step procedure.