Cashew nut burfi is a popular Indian sweet made from ground cashew nuts, sugar, ghee, and cardamom. It is traditionally served during festivals and special occasions such as Diwali and weddings. The mixture is cooked until it thickens and then poured into a greased tray, where it is cut into square or diamond shapes once it sets. The rich and nutty flavor of the cashews combined with the sweetness of the sugar makes it a decadent treat that is loved by many.
Cashew Nut Burfi
Course: Sweets, DessertCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
20
minutesSavor the rich, nutty taste of cashew nut burfi, a beloved Indian confection ideal for celebrating festivals and special events such as Diwali and weddings.
Ingredients
Cashew Nuts – 2 cups
Sugar – 2 cups
Ghee – ½ cup
Kewra Essence – few drops
Saffron – few strings
Directions
- Soak cashews in water for four hours and blend into a thick paste. Create a thick syrup by adding ½ cup of water to the sugar.
- Stir in the cashew paste continuously over low heat. Intermittently add ghee while stirring.
- Once the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, incorporate kewra essence and saffron thoroughly.
- Turn off the heat. When it’s lukewarm, knead it by hand into a dough (similar to chapati dough), then place it on a greased rolling board.
- Grease the rolling pin as well and quickly roll it out into a ¼-inch thick large circle (as you would a chapati). Cut into diamond shapes once cooled.
Notes
- In the absence of kewra essence, ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder can be used instead.
Hi Kamalaji,
Do we need to roll the cashew dough when its luke warm ?
Aarthi
Hi Aarthi Krish,
To get a smooth thin piece, you have to roll the dough. Or you can gently press it with any flat spoon and cut it like any other burfi.
Dear Kamala,
You have a treasure load of recipes. Congratulations on building an excellent site.
Had a query regarding the cashew burfi, what do you mean by thick sugar syrup, 2 string syrup or hard ball consistency, how do you check the thickness??
Awaiting an early response, want to try this yummy recipe as soon as possible.
Thanks & best wishes,
Ranjitha
Hi Ranjitha,
For burfi, you can make two thread consistency. Not hard ball stage.