Kaju katli sandwich recipe
Here is a showstopper for Diwali which makes you go wow! Kaju katli sandwich is a recipe which will be something you will love to make for potlucks and parties.
Equipment
- baking sheet / parchment paper
- baking tray
- Food processor
- pan
Ingredients
For the cashew base:
- 2 cups cashews
- ¾ cup sugar use powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon ghee / coconut oil for vegan
- ¼ cup milk / cashew milk /oat milk/water
For the Stuffing:
- ½ cup mixed nuts almonds, pistachios, walnuts
- ¼ tablespoon gulkand rose petal preserve
- ¼ cup dates pitted
Instructions
To make the cashew paste base:
- Coarsely grind the cashewnuts in a food processor until they reach a fine, powder-like texture. Be careful not to over-grind, or it may release oil and become pasty.
- In a food processor, combine the mixed nuts, gulkand and dates. Pulse until the ingredients come together into a sticky, slightly chunky paste.
- Set the airfryer to 160C|320F and place the cashew mix with milk and ghee in an oven safe tray/pan.
- Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring 1-2 times in between.
- Place the mix on a parchment-lined tray. Spread it evenly and allow it to cool for 1 hour to firm.
To make stuffing and assemble sandwich
- Process nuts, gulkand, and dates together.Pulse until sticky paste forms.
- If the mixture has too much moisture (wet), then you can cook it in airfryer for 6-7 minutes @160C|320 F, else you can use it directly.
- Evenly spread the stuffing mix on half of the cooled kaju base.Fold the kaju base over the stuffing. Press gently to seal the layers.
- Chill the tray for 1-2 hours. garnish with edible silver foil,cut into pieces and enjoy