Almond Katli - A delicious sweet
Author: Avudaiammal K.
Level: 6
Instructor: Zakia S.
Photo Credit: Mohammed Anwarul Kabir Choudhury / 123RF Stock Photo
Article ID: 1580 [Recipes- Winter 2019]
Introduction:
Almond katli ( squares) recipe – Almond katli is an Indian sweet made with almonds, sugar, & saffron. It is a very delicious and healthy dessert.
Ingredients:
Almonds - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp (ghee is clarified butter. It is available in some grocery stores and most ethnic stores)
Saffron - A pinch
Method:
- Soak Almonds with hot water for 2 hours and peel off the skin.
- Grind the almonds into powder in a grinder.
- Heat sugar and water till it reaches one string consistency.
- Add ghee, saffron, and almond powder.
- Cook till it is thick and separates from the pan.
- Place it on a butter paper and knead for some time and roll it with a rolling pin.
- Cut into desired shapes.
The kutli is now ready to eat and enjoy!