Kaju watermelon also known as cashew watermelon or kaju katli watermelon is a variation of the famous kaju katli. It is made with cashew nuts, sugar and ghee. These cute little sweets are shaped and decorated to look like tiny watermelon slices.
Take cashews in a blender and powder it. Don't over run the blender else it will get into a paste like.
Heat a nonstick on medium heat. Add sugar and water to it. Swirl the pan so the sugar melts in the water. Bring this mixture to a boil and simmer them for 5-8 mins till they form one string consistency.
To check one string consistency, take few drops of sugar syrup between your fingers and it should form a string when your press between them(check image). Or you can add few drops of sugar syrup in a bowl of cold water, the sugar syrup wont get dissolved. You can take the sugar syrup in a spoon and invert them, the last drop falling from the spoon forms a string like consistency.
Once the sugar has reached this consistency. Add the cashew powder to it and mix well. Mix them for 3-4 mins till the mixture leaves the sides and form a sticky dough. Now transfer this mixture to a greased plate and let them cool for 5 mins.
Now grease your hands with ghee and knead it well till it gets into a soft and smooth dough like consistency. If the mixture looks too dry, Add 1 teaspoon of hot milk and knead till it gets soft and smooth. Add some ghee if needed.
Divide this mixture into three portions. Dye one portion in red colour and sprinkle some sesame seeds, knead well and set aside. Dye another portion with green colour. Leave the other one as it is.
Take a portion of red dough, roll it into a smooth ball. Place it over the flattened white colour dough, bring it together and seal the edges. Shape it into a smooth ball. Now take the green dough, flatten it well. Now place the rolled ball into the green and roll it smooth.
Set aside for 30 minutes to dry. Use a sharp knife to cut into quarters and expose the watermelon. Serve.