Ingredients

• 1 heaped cup - coarsely crushed cashew nuts
• 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
• 1 cup - softly packed brown sugar
• Oil for greasing

How to Make Cashew Nut Chikki

• Keep a 10x10" stone work surface clean and ready.
• Grease liberally with oil.
• Put sugar in a heavy bottomed pan.
• Stir gently with a spatula till fully melted.
• Add cashew nuts and cardamom, and mix.
• Take off fire and pour carefully onto prepared work surface.
• Grease palms well before touching hot mixture.
• Blend with two greased spatulas.
• Quickly roll to desired thickness with a greased rolling pin.
• Give shape by patting sides evenly.
• Mark desired pieces with knife while still soft.
• After it cools, break into marked pieces and store in an airtight container.
• Can be stored for 1 week or more (keep away from humidity).