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Kaju Aluwa

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian , Sri Lankan , Vegan

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

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  1. Coat a large cutting board with raw rice flour.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Cut into square or diamond shapes, and serve.
  7. This kaju aluwa will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

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