Kashata ~ Coconut Peanut Sugar Candy
Servings 8 -12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 3/4 cup peanuts
- 1 1/2 cup grated coconut
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Roast the peanuts till a nice aroma comes and set aside.
- Grease or line an 8 inch square pan.
- Combine the sugar, coconut milk and cardamom in a large saucepan and keep it on low flame.
- Stir till the sugar gets dissolved and then allow it to boil till the mixture turns syrupy. Keep moving the pan with its handle for even mixing.
- Once you boil for around 10 minutes, you will notice the mixture turning syrupy and starting to change color.
- Add in the peanuts, coconut and salt and mix well till nicely combined. Cook for another couple of minutes.
- Switch off and pour into the prepared pan. Flatten the top using a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. Makes 16 squares.
Notes
I did not boil the sugar till caramelized. You can do so till it reaches a good amber color.
You may increase the quantity of peanuts and coconut or interchange the quantities as per your wish. Do not add too much that it becomes difficult to mix in.
If you love the flavor of cinnamon, add some powder while adding the cardamom.
You may increase the quantity of peanuts and coconut or interchange the quantities as per your wish. Do not add too much that it becomes difficult to mix in.
If you love the flavor of cinnamon, add some powder while adding the cardamom.