Vegan Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) for Diwali 🌟

A Festive Treat

Kaju Katli is one of the most loved Diwali sweets. This vegan version skips refined sugar and ghee, using jaggery and coconut oil instead. The result is melt-in-the-mouth cashew fudge with all the festive charm.

Why Choose Vegan Kaju Katli?

Traditional versions use sugar syrup and ghee, but this recipe uses jaggery syrup and coconut oil—making it lighter, healthier, and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups raw, unsalted cashews

• ¾ cup jaggery powder or coconut sugar

• 3 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• Edible silver vark (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Powder Cashews
Grind cashews into a fine powder (avoid over-blending to prevent oil release).

Step 2: Make Jaggery Syrup
Heat jaggery with water in a pan until it reaches 1-string consistency.

Step 3: Form Dough
Add cashew powder and cardamom into syrup. Stir continuously until it thickens.
Add coconut oil and knead gently into a dough.

Step 4: Shape
Roll flat between parchment sheets. Cut into diamond shapes.
Decorate with edible silver vark.

Festive Touch

Wrap each diamond in butter paper squares for gifting.