Kaju Aluwa
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
30 pieces
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegan
Kaju Aluwa
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Sri Lankan kaju aluwa is a fragrantly spiced, nutty sweetmeat which is often eaten during Sinhalese New Year celebrations. It's also known as Sri Lankan cashew slice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2¼ cups raw rice flour , divided
- ½ cup chopped raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed , ground
- 4 cardamom pods (seeds only), ground
Instructions
- Coat a large cutting board with raw rice flour.
- Place the sugar and water into a medium-size pan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low, and gently boil for 5 minutes.
- While the syrup is boiling, place 2 cups (320 g) of rice flour into a large skillet over a medium-low heat, and gently roast for 5 minutes, keeping the flour moving all the time so it doesn't burn.
- Once the syrup is ready, stir in the chopped cashews and ground spices, and then mix in the roasted rice flour, a little at a time, making sure it's fully incorporated. You will need to work quite fast, as the dough becomes stiff quite quickly
- Turn out the dough onto the floured board, and shape into an even ½ inch (1 cm) thick square or rectangle. Smooth some more rice flour over the top.
- Cut into square or diamond shapes, and serve.
- This kaju aluwa will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
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