Kaju Badam laddu

Kaju Badam laddu is one of the popular aromatic and delicious laddu. These are sweet balls made from Kaju  Badam, Sugar, Ghee and Nuts.

Ingredients:

•          2 cups Cashew nuts

•          3tbsp Milk

•          ¼ tsp Saffron

•          1¼ cups Sugar

•          1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder

•          ½ cup Ghee

•          Chopped Pistachio for garnishing

Method:

•          Soak cashews for 15 to 20 then drain.

•          Soak saffron in warm milk for 5 to 10 min.

•          Grind soaked Cashews (Kaju) into smooth paste.  Keep this kaju badam paste aside.

•          
Now mix Milk and Cashew paste.

•           Heat Ghee in a kadai (pan) and Add Kaju badam paste and roast on low heat till a nice aroma is comes out (It will take about 10 min.) Keep stirring.

•          And then add green Cardamom powder and Sugar and stir it on low heat. Keep stirring till kaju paste become thick and the mixture starts leaving the sides of the kadai.it will take about 7-10 min.

•          Now turn off the flame and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

•          Now roll them into even sized laddus.

•          Now roll the laddus into chopped Pistachio.

•          Cool and store.

Recipe Credit:  From my Ma’s Rasoi

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