India, July 29 -- Kaju katli is one of India's most loved festive sweets, but many people assume it's difficult to make at home. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar's recipe proves otherwise. Using just a handful of pantry staples, the chef shares a simple method in her July 27 Instagram post for preparing soft, smooth kaju katli with the perfect melt-in-the-mouth texture.

From getting the sugar syrup to the right consistency to kneading the cashew dough until smooth, here's how you can recreate the classic mithai in your own kitchen. (Also read: Before frying potatoes, Chef Ranveer Brar recommends this simple step to prevent oil splatters )

Grind chilled cashews into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. Sieve the powder to remove any coarse bi...