Instant Pot Kaju or Badam Katli / Barfi is ready within minutes! You can serve this delicious mithai in under 30 minutes with this quick and easy recipe.
INSTANT POT KAJU KATLI/BARFI
You may wonder what the point is in using the Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker to make Kaju Katli.
Honestly, it will make your life so much easier! You do not need to worry about getting the consistency of the sugar syrup or worry about stirring by the hob. Just let the Instant Pot handle everything!
Katli vs Barfi
Kaju Katli or Kaju Barfi?
Though the words are used interchangeably, there are some differences.
Barfi is thicker and the thins are called katli
Barfi will be cut into squares and katli are shaped in diamonds.
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Don't have an Instant pot? Do not be disheartened, you still can make this delicious sweet on the stovetop too. Check out our Kaju Katli recipe.
Instead of cashews use readymade ground almonds, try it out our Kesar Badam Katli which is vegan and gluten-free.
If cashews and almonds are not your best friends, you may want to try our Peanut Katli, which does not require any expertise in making sugar syrup. It's a video recipe too!
Want to make katlis for a friend or a family member who can't consume sugar, try our No added Sugar Badam Katli in Instant Pot.
Ingredients
full recipe with exact measurements in cups and metric in the recipe card below
Ground Cashew or Almond - we have used readymade ground cashew, (it was little darker) if not available make cashew powder at home using raw and unsalted cashews.
Sugar - white regular granulated sugar
Ghee - You won't need more than a couple of tablespoons.
Edible silver foil - optional
How to make Instant Pot Kaju Katli/Barfi
Keep all the ingredients and tools ready as this recipe needs to be prepared fast and quick.
⬧In an inner pot of Instant pot mix sugar and water.
⬧Close the lid.
⬧Select HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes, secure the valve on sealing position.
⬧When it's done release the pressure manually immediately.
⬧Add ghee and cashew/almond powder and mix quickly.
⬧It will go thicker in minutes. No need to cook further.
⬧Transfer the mixture onto a greased parchment paper or a silicone mat and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes so it becomes smooth.
⬧Cover it with another parchment paper and roll it into a round or square shape into desired thickness.
⬧Apply silver foil if using, let it cool for a minute, by now the katli/barfi should be set but little warm.
⬧Gently cut it into the desired shape using a sharp knife or pizza wheel cutter.
⬧Can be served straight away or once cooled totally store in an airtight container.
Tips for Instant Pot Kaju Katli:
Here are some troubleshooters and tips:
If you notice that your katli mixture is not thickening, add a little more cashew/almond flour and mix again
If the mixture seems too dry, add a tablespoon of water and mix again.
You do not want the mixture too dry whilst it is hot as it will solidify further as it cools. You may get cracks if it is too dry.
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INSTANT POT KAJU/BADAM KATLI
Equipment
- Instant pot
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Rolling Pin
- Greaseproof paper
- Cutting board
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 ¼ cup cashew or almond powder
- 2 cup regular sugar
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- ½ cup water plus 4 tablespoon more water
- Edible silver foil
Instructions
- Arrange the stainless steel pot in the Instant Pot.
- Add sugar and water, mix it with a spatula.
- Close the lid, secure the valve on the sealing position.
- Select HIGH-PRESSURE COOKER for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grease the paper with ghee and leave it aside.
- Once cooker beeps, turn off the plug.
- Immediately release the pressure and open the lid.
- Add ghee and cashew powder and mix well.
- Keep stirring, after a couple of minutes the mixture will go thicker.
- Transfer it on the greased paper, knead the mixture (see video) to make it smooth as possible for 2-3 minutes.
- At this stage, you can divide the dough for katli and barfi if you like.
- Make a round shape, cover it with another paper.
- Roll in into desired thickness.
- Apply silver foil, if using.
- Leave it aside for a couple of minutes.
- Cut into the desired shape.
- Can be served straight away or store in an airtight container after cooled down totally.
- Enjoy!
Video
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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mildly indian says
This is cuch a lovely recipe. I am so thrilled that it can be made without all the hard stirring and mixing.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Wow instant pot kaju katli, love the fact there is no stirring here!!! The pictures are gorgeous dear! a simple yet royal dessert to make for festivities!
Padma says
Any Indian festival is incomplete without some form of barfi. Your kaju katli in instant poot looks so tempting and delicious. Presentation looks so festive & yes the video is very useful too!
Geetanjali says
You have made the kaju katli recipe so easy. Looks so good...The texture, color everything is just perfect!
Lata Lala says
Kaju/badam katli in instant pot, you made the mithai making process so easier dear. The katli looks fantastic and preparation is so easy.