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Try this Diwali special rose kaju katli. It is made with real rose petals, and you will love the taste.
Cashew powder, milk powder and powdered sugar are mixed with rose essence, pink colour, roasted rose petals, ghee and a little milk, pressed into a soft dough, rolled between butter paper and cut diagonally.
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Why you will love this rose kaju katli
- Diwali special: a festive kaju katli.
- Real rose petals: roasted in ghee.
- Soft: pressed so the mixture releases its fat.
- Your thickness: roll it as thick as you like.
Ingredient notes
- Cashew powder: 1 cup.
- Rose: 1/4 tsp rose essence and the finely chopped petals of 2 big roses.
- Milk: 3 to 4 tbsp. 2 tbsp first, then 1 tbsp more if the mixture is dry.
- Ghee: 1 to 2 tbsp. 1/4 tsp to roast the petals and 1 tbsp in the dough.
Rose Kaju Katli Recipe
Rose kaju katli for Diwali: cashew powder, milk powder and sugar mixed with rose essence, pink colour, roasted rose petals, ghee and milk, rolled and cut diagonally.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew powder
- 1/3 cup milk powder
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- A pinch pink or red food colour
- 1/4 tsp rose essence
- 2 big roses, petals finely chopped
- 1–2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
- Oil, to grease the butter paper
Instructions
- Roast the petals. In a small pan, melt 1/4 tsp ghee. Add the chopped rose petals and roast well. Switch off the flame and set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, add the cashew powder, powdered sugar and milk powder.
- Add rose and colour. In a small bowl, mix the rose essence with the colour and add it to the dry mixture. Add the roasted rose petals and 1 tbsp ghee and mix everything well.
- Add milk. Add 2 tbsp milk and mix with a spatula. If the mixture is dry, add 1 tbsp more milk.
- Press. For 2 minutes, mix by pressing gently so the mixture releases its fat, which makes the kaju katli softer.
- Roll. Grease a sheet of butter paper with oil. Place the dough on it, spread it evenly and fold the paper over. Flatten it with a rolling pin to the thickness you like.
- Cut. Set the edges and cut the katli diagonally into pieces.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium 74 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fibre 1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 23 g | |
| Protein 9 g | |
| Vitamin A 207 IU | |
| Vitamin C 1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium 122 mg | 9% |
| Iron 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium 370 mg | 8% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for rose kaju katli
- Roast the rose petals in just 1/4 tsp ghee.
- Add the milk slowly: 2 tbsp first, then 1 tbsp more only if the mixture is dry.
- Press the mixture for 2 minutes so it releases its fat and turns soft.
- Roll it between greased butter paper to the thickness you like.
What to serve with Rose Kaju Katli
Serve the rose kaju katli at Diwali. For more festive sweets, try my Milk Powder Ladoo, Dry Fruits Ladoo and Gujarati Magas.
Rose Kaju Katli FAQs
Are real rose petals used?
Yes. The finely chopped petals of 2 big roses are roasted in ghee and mixed into the dough.
What if the mixture is dry?
Add 1 tbsp more milk after the first 2 tbsp.
How do I make kaju katli soft?
Mix by pressing gently for 2 minutes so the mixture releases its fat.
How thick should it be?
Roll it to the thickness you like.
How is it cut?
Set the edges and cut it diagonally into pieces.
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