Saturday, February 9, 2013

Banana Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli is a dry Indian sweet. A simple quick recipe I found in a local magazine.

What:

2 large ripe bananas (not too soft)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered cashewnut
1/2 cup full cream milk
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
2 tsp finely chopped pistachios
Few strings of saffron mixed with warm milk, optional.

How:

Roughly chop bananas and blend in a blender along with all ingredients except for the saffron and pistachios.
Pour in a nonstick pan and cook on low to medium heat, stirring constantly.
This should become slightly less thick than soft dough so it can be rolled out.
Take off the heat and stir to make sure the mixture is smooth. Add powdered sugar if needed.
Roll out on a plastic sheet in a large round shape, no thinner than 3 mm.
Garnish with the saffron and pistachios.
Cut into square or diamond shaped pieces.