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Kaju ladu-- Cashew Fudge balls

Kaju ladu-- Cashew Fudge balls

Hello sweeties!!! The new year has been kind in making my life fall in some kind of routine. I was finally able to shed my laziness and get back to blogging one recipe at a time.

The last year has been a roller coaster ride on the home front and made me count my blessings in whichever way I was blessed. It has made me more accepting of the pain and sadness that life constantly throws at us and at times in our face. Having been at a crossroad more often than I really wished, I have learnt to let go, and go with the flow.

To overcome the sourness, I have also been making sweets and desserts more often now. Having kids in the preteen ages also helps in finishing all food around. So its working out to be pretty good. I also discovered the strength these kids have without them realizing that motivates us to keep going and staying positive. 

You will need; 
1 cup whole cashews
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom (optional)
1 tbspn rose syrup

Grind the cashews to a fine powder. Do not add water or milk. Cashews if refrigerated(at least for a day) grinds well to form powder.


In the frying pan bring the water to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium add the cardamom, rose syrup and sugar. Mix well with a wooden spatula. When sugar dissolves add the cashew powder and mix well to avoid lumps. 

Keep stirring the mixture till it starts leaving the sides of the pan and begins to thicken. At this stage switch off the flame, remove the content in a greased plate and let it cool for 4-5 mins.

When this mixture turn warm enough to be handled, with grease your hand and knead it well till it forms a smooth shinny ball. Roll out into small balls and store in a airtight container after they cool down.



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