Diwali 2026

<p>Kaju&nbsp;Katli&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;India&#39;s&nbsp;most&nbsp;loved&nbsp;festive&nbsp;sweets&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;timeless&nbsp;Diwali&nbsp;favourite.&nbsp;Made&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;from&nbsp;cashews&nbsp;and&nbsp;sugar,&nbsp;this&nbsp;soft,&nbsp;rich&nbsp;sweet&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;for&nbsp;its&nbsp;smooth&nbsp;texture,&nbsp;delicate&nbsp;flavour&nbsp;and&nbsp;iconic&nbsp;diamond&nbsp;shape.</p><p>Whether&nbsp;served&nbsp;after&nbsp;Diwali&nbsp;pooja,&nbsp;shared&nbsp;with&nbsp;guests&nbsp;or&nbsp;packed&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;festive&nbsp;gift&nbsp;box,&nbsp;Kaju&nbsp;Katli&nbsp;adds&nbsp;a&nbsp;touch&nbsp;of&nbsp;tradition&nbsp;to&nbsp;every&nbsp;celebration.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><ul><li>2&nbsp;cups&nbsp;cashews</li><li>1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;sugar</li><li>½&nbsp;cup&nbsp;water</li><li>1&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;ghee</li><li>¼&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;cardamom&nbsp;powder</li><li>Edible&nbsp;silver&nbsp;leaf&nbsp;or&nbsp;varak&nbsp;—&nbsp;optional</li><li>Chopped&nbsp;pistachios&nbsp;—&nbsp;optional</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Preparation</strong></p><p>Grind&nbsp;the&nbsp;cashews&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;fine&nbsp;powder,&nbsp;taking&nbsp;care&nbsp;not&nbsp;to&nbsp;over-process&nbsp;them&nbsp;and&nbsp;release&nbsp;too&nbsp;much&nbsp;oil.</p><p>Add&nbsp;sugar&nbsp;and&nbsp;water&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;pan&nbsp;and&nbsp;cook&nbsp;over&nbsp;medium&nbsp;heat&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;sugar&nbsp;dissolves&nbsp;and&nbsp;forms&nbsp;a&nbsp;light&nbsp;syrup.</p><p>Reduce&nbsp;the&nbsp;heat&nbsp;and&nbsp;gradually&nbsp;add&nbsp;the&nbsp;cashew&nbsp;powder&nbsp;while&nbsp;stirring&nbsp;continuously.&nbsp;Add&nbsp;the&nbsp;cardamom&nbsp;powder&nbsp;and&nbsp;continue&nbsp;cooking&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;thickens&nbsp;and&nbsp;begins&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;the&nbsp;sides&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;pan.</p><p>Transfer&nbsp;the&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;onto&nbsp;a&nbsp;lightly&nbsp;greased&nbsp;surface.&nbsp;Allow&nbsp;it&nbsp;to&nbsp;cool&nbsp;slightly,&nbsp;then&nbsp;gently&nbsp;knead&nbsp;it&nbsp;until&nbsp;smooth.</p><p>Roll&nbsp;the&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;evenly,&nbsp;decorate&nbsp;with&nbsp;edible&nbsp;silver&nbsp;leaf&nbsp;if&nbsp;desired,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cut&nbsp;it&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;diamond-shaped&nbsp;pieces.</p><p>Finish&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;chopped&nbsp;pistachios&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;festive&nbsp;touch.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect&nbsp;for&nbsp;Diwali</strong></p><p>Serve&nbsp;Kaju&nbsp;Katli&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;laddus,&nbsp;dry&nbsp;fruits,&nbsp;savoury&nbsp;snacks&nbsp;and&nbsp;festive&nbsp;beverages,&nbsp;or&nbsp;include&nbsp;it&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautifully&nbsp;arranged&nbsp;Diwali&nbsp;gift&nbsp;hamper.</p><p></p><p><strong>Shop&nbsp;the&nbsp;ingredients&nbsp;and&nbsp;festive&nbsp;essentials&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;Diwali&nbsp;celebrations&nbsp;on&nbsp;Takora&nbsp;Mart.</strong></p>