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Kaju Chocolate Barfi – Warmest Diwali Wishes

Published on November 9, 2015 by simplyvegetarian777

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Diwali is the biggest festival for the Hindus of Indian community and the subcontinent. A beautiful festival of lights, secular spirit, good food and company, some glamour and some poker ;), firecrackers and mithais, fun, laughter, joyful times and loads of memories…golden memories..

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Diwali is symbolic of victory of good over evil, lightening our hearts and soul with purity of goodness and recognizing the Almighty God inside us. Being kind and tolerant to others, share and spread the happiness with the less privileged ones, feed the hungry, clothe the cold bodies and just be there in the moment.

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Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth enters the houses of those, who are ready to share and care. Lord Ganesha, the vighna-harta (the problem solver), sits in our house, watching over us and blessing us.

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I have such fond memories of Diwali from my childhood. The girls of the family will decorate the verandahs with rangolis and flowers. The boys would put kandeel (paper lantern) and lightings. The grandmother, aunt and mom would be busy with kitchen preparations. The grandfather, uncle and dad would be busy getting the pooja done at the factory in time and then distributing the bonus and mithai to the employees. The whole “raunak” at my childhood home is unmatched, now resting in my memories.

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Coming to the Diwali ki Mithai (sweets), I have gine very low key this year. I have not prepared much. This is the only Mithai that I have prepared and I must say that it does not require anything else on the side. It has the bitefulness of Kaju Katli and the charm and glamour of Chocolate.

Kaju is Cashews and Chocolate is chocolate and Barfi is Fudge.

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Binjal had posted Chocolate Barfi, few days ago and I think she set the fire up for the rest of us. Chocolate in mithai had been ringing in my head since then. I wanted to make Kaju Katli though and decided on that. I started making it and one thing led to the other and I ended up with this quick and few ingredients Kaju Chocolate Barfi. It is gooey like fudge and so soothing with every bite. If it was not for Shailja, my Barfi would have gone for a down dip. Thank you lady for saving me as always.

Kaju Chocolate Barfi

  • Servings: 10-12
  • Difficulty: easy
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Kitchen Equipments Required

Grinder, Heavy bottom pan, heavy stirring spoon, a 10 inch round plate for setting the barfi.

Ingredients

Cashews / Kaju – 2 cups

Sugar – 3/4 cup

Water – 1/4 cup

Coco powder, unsweetened – 1/4 cup

Milk – 1/4 cup

Ghee to grease the plate

Silver foil, edible to decorate, optional

Method

  1. Grind the cashews in the grinder to a fine powder. Keep aside. Make sure that you do not over do it or else you will end up with an oily paste.
  2. Take the heavy bottom pan and add sugar and water in it. Cook it on medium heat till sugar is completely dissolved. We are not looking to make any string consistency of the sugar. It is simple sugar syrup.
  3. Once the sugar is dissolved, add cashew powder, milk and chocolate powder.
  4. Cook it on low flame, while stirring continously with the heavy spatula.
  5. After 8-10 minutes, the batter will leave the sides and come to the center. Switch off the flame.
  6. Grease the plate with ghee.
  7. Spread out this mixture evenly in the greased plate, of about 1/2 inch thickness.
  8. If you are using the silver foil, apply it now.
  9. Let it cool down to room temperature and set for about 3-4 hrs.
  10. Now you may slice it in either squares or diamonds.
  11. These should stay good outside for 2-3 days. Refrigerate it later, if any left.

Wishing you Health, Wealth, Peace and Prosperity this Diwali from my Indian-American Kitchen to yours!

Happy Diwali

Sonal

 

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Comments

  1. Priya Srinivasan

    October 25, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Wow that looks totally sinful!! I m still making a list of what to make love this chocolate wala Kaju katli!! Wishing you & your family, a very happy Diwali

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      October 27, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      thanks dear 🙂

      Reply
  2. rarelicious

    October 24, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Wow…yummy sweet….was looking for chocolate based sweets as kids will love it…thanks for sharing….a must try. Please check http://rarelicious.wordpress.com for more South Indian, kids friendly, millets recipes!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      October 27, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      pleasure is mine 🙂

      Reply
  3. Loretta

    October 14, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Are you making these for Diwali this year? If so, let me know and I’ll make plans to take a flight to Dallas to help you eat them. 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      October 17, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Absolutely Loretta! You must come over

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        October 18, 2016 at 5:49 am

        Thanks for your recipe dear . Happy Diwali

        Reply
  4. Pipli

    October 13, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Can you Please give me measurements in grams? Specially 2 cups kaju means how much in grams?

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      October 17, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      About 300 gms

      Reply
  5. MyKabulKitchen

    November 22, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Lovely pictures 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 22, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Sophie33

    November 15, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Excellent photos! I made your lovely fudge & it was superb! really tasty too! 🙂 xxx

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 16, 2015 at 2:31 am

      Yay! Thanks Sophie❤️

      Reply
  7. indusinternationalkitchen

    November 15, 2015 at 11:01 am

    gorgeous pics Sonal. And the chocolate barfi looks delicious!I have been toying around with that idea too now will have to try your recipe! Hope you had a fabulous Diwali! 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 15, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks so much Indu! ❤️

      Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 15, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      My Diwali was good!
      Hope you had a good one too❤️

      Reply
  8. Geoff

    November 11, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Great pictures of a Yummy dish !

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 11, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  9. Elaine @ foodbod

    November 10, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    Such beautiful images and wonderful colours 🙂 Happy Diwali to you all xx

    Reply
  10. parvathy84

    November 10, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Those barfis looks so delicious Sona . Happy diwali to you and your family

    Reply
  11. Anonymous

    November 9, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Looks Awesome!
    Happy Diwali.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 10, 2015 at 5:34 am

      Thank you and same to you

      Reply
  12. Anonymous

    November 9, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    Looks Awesome!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 10, 2015 at 5:35 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  13. Aruna Panangipally

    November 9, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Happy Diwali, Sonal! I see you have gotten into the spirit. 😀

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 10, 2015 at 5:35 am

      Aruna
      A very happy diwali to you and uncle!!
      Yes, finally the Diwali spirit entered my house but this is it
      ❤️❤️

      Reply
  14. lapetitepaniere

    November 9, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Everything looks beautiful.Wishing you a very Happy Diwali, Sonal ❤️

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 10, 2015 at 5:36 am

      Thank you so much Linda and same to you dear ❤️

      Reply
  15. Divine Spice Box

    November 9, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    This is delicious stuff Sonal ! Happy Diwali ! <3

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 9, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Happy Diwali Sweet heart ❤️

      Reply
  16. apuginthekitchen

    November 9, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Have to mention how gorgeous the photos are. The colors are amazing and the Barfi looks and sounds delicious. It also sound so easy to make. A very Happy Diwali to you and your family!!!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      November 9, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you so much Suzanne ❤️❤️
      A very happy Diwali to you as well

      Reply

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