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 tbsp 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 tbsp ghee
- ½ cup water plus 4 tbsp 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.
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 tbsp ghee
- ½ cup water plus 4 tbsp 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.
Prove and steam perfect Bao Buns in the Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker. The result is steamed bao that are light and fluffy. I am presenting you my 3 top favourite vegetarian and vegan bao bun fillings!
INSTANT POT BAO BUNS
Bao Buns Ingredients
Vegan Bao Buns
How to make the dough for Bao Buns and Prove dough in Instant Pot
Tips on kneading the dough
How to fold Bao Buns without any sticking
How to steam Bao Buns in Instant Pot?
How to steam Bao Buns on a stovetop?
Bao Bun Fillings
Can I make the Bao Bun in advance?
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INSTANT POT BAO BUNS 3 WAYS
Equipment
- Electric stand mixer
- Instant pot
- Bambo steamer
- Parchment paper or white large cupcake cases or wrappers
- Long toothpick or bamboo skewers
Ingredients
- 2 ⅛ cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp. caster sugar
- ½ tsp. fast-action dried yeast
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 25 ml milk
- 1.5 tsp. sunflower oil + 2 tbsp. more
- 1.5 tsp. rice vinegar
- 100 ml warm water
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl add flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, milk, oil and water.
- Using a dough hook, mix everything on medium speed (you may need more warm water to bring everything together and make a sticky dough)
- Continue on medium speed until the dough turns glossy, soft, smooth to touch. This step may take 10-12 minutes.
- Knead the dough in your hand or on a worktop for a minute or so.
- Arrange the inner pot of Instant pot by placing a parchment paper in it.
- Place the dough in the pot and cover it with the glass lid.
- Turn the Yogurt mode on and PROVE the dough for 1 hour.
- The dough should be doubled in size.
- Remove the risen dough from the pot, punch it down to remove air bubbles and knead for a couple of minutes on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll out the dough into a long sausage, then cut into 8-9 pieces.
- Roll out each piece into the round ball.
- With using a rolling pin roll out each ball into an oval shape, about 5-6mm hight.
- Apply some oil on the rolled dough, and place a toothpick or bamboo skewers in the centre of each oval.
- Fold the dough into half, do not press.
- Cut out 8-9 squares of baking parchment or use white cupcake cases or wrappers and place the bun on each paper.
- Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and leave to rise again for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.
- Now prepare the instant pot to steam the buns. Pour 1 cup water in the inner pot and place a trivet.
- On the trivet place a stainless steel ring or a round cake tin without the base so steamer stays high.
- Arrange the buns in a bamboo steamer and place it in the pot (you need to steam these in batches)
- Close the lid and MAKE SURE THE PRESSURE VALVE SET ON VENTING position.
- Choose STEAM mode for 5 minutes (remember to set another timer as Instant pot timer doesn’t work in venting mode)
- Once you start hearing the pressure set timer then.
- Once done, open the lid and you’ll have soft, fluffy and cooked all the way through bao buns ready to fill the stuffing.
- Remove the skewer before you fill the stuffing.
- Enjoy warm bao buns.
Video
Notes
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.
