If you are still wondering which sweet to make for your beloved brother on Raksha Bandhan, then your search ends here. Easy Microwave Kaju Burfi is an ideal option that can be made instantly and the entire method of preparation is fuss free. Say NO to those vigorous stirrings , few basic ingredients and a microwave now gives you an amazingly aromatic and exotic Indian sweet which is loved by each and everyone in the country. For making this soft and buttery kaju burfi all you need is Cashews, milk, ghee, sugar and saffron. Yes, you heard that right…that’s all for this amazing sweet preparation that will pamper your brother on the pious brother-sister festival and make the bond even stronger. Let us now quickly check out the ingredients with their portions and the steps to make this Khasta Microwave Kaju Burfi.
- In a bowl soak cashews with milk and keep aside for 40 mins.
- Transfer the soaked cashews and milk in a grinder jar and grind to make a smooth paste. Collect and keep aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add sugar and water and mix with a spoon. Microwave it at high for 10-12 mins or till the sugar dissolves.
- In another microwave safe small bowl melt ghee at high for 30 secs.
- Add ghee and cashew paste in sugar syrup along with few strands of saffron and cardamom powder. Mix well and microwave it at high for 12 mins. Keep stirring at regular intervals (twice or thrice).
- Put a drop of cashew mix in cold water and wait for 2-3 secs. Take out the drop, if it forms into a soft ball, the mix is ready to set. If not then microwave it for another 2-3 mins.
- Line a tray with parchment paper or grease it well with ghee and pour in the cashew mix immediately.
- Tap the tray so that the mix spreads evenly without forming bubbles.
- Sprinkle saffron strands generously all over the spread. You can also garnish with silver leaf. Set aside to cool.
- Cut into desired shapes and store in an air tight jar/ box.
Recipe adaptation Bawarchi.com
If you liked this easy recipe of Kaju Burfi, try making this at home at all your special occasions and do share your feedback with me in comments below.
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Love : Shaheen
