Kaju Katli Price Guide 2026: Rates Per Kg, 500g and 250g in India

Kaju Katli Price Guide 2026: Rates Per Kg, 500g and 250g in India

Dadu's Kaju Katli price per kg, 500g and 250g packs

Walk into any mithai shop before Diwali or a shaadi, and the first question at the counter is always the same: kaju katli ka bhav kya hai? It is India's most gifted sweet, and also the one with the most confusing pricing. One shop quotes ₹800 per kg, another quotes ₹2,400, and both call it kaju katli. So what should kaju katli actually cost, and what are you really paying for?

This guide breaks down kaju katli prices in 2026, from the rate per kg down to the price per piece, and explains exactly what separates a premium katli from a cheap one. At Dadu's, we have been making kaju katli in Hyderabad since 1993, so we will also show you our own pricing with complete transparency.

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Kaju Katli Price List 2026: Per Kg, 500g and 250g

Here is the current price of Dadu's Signature Kaju Katli across all pack sizes. Our pricing is simple and linear, so you pay the same rate per gram whether you order a small box for the family or a full kilo for gifting. No hidden markups on smaller packs.

Pack Size Dadu's Price Best For
250 grams ₹605 Trying it out, small family treats
500 grams (half kg) ₹1,210 Festive pooja, guests at home
1 kg ₹2,420 Diwali gifting, weddings, shagun boxes

All prices are MRP inclusive of taxes, with free delivery across India on orders above ₹999. You can order directly from our Kaju Katli product page, with delivery in 24 to 48 hours to most pincodes.

Kaju Katli Price Per Kg in India: The Market Range

Across India, kaju katli prices typically range anywhere from about ₹800 to ₹2,500 or more per kg. That is an enormous spread for one sweet, and it exists because kaju katli is deceptively simple. The recipe has just a handful of ingredients, so the quality of each one shows up directly in the taste, the texture, and the price tag.

As a rough map of the market:

  • Under ₹1,000 per kg: Usually made with broken cashew grades, higher sugar ratios, and sometimes added flour or milk solids to stretch the cashew content.
  • ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 per kg: Mid-range halwai quality, decent cashews, but often heavier on sugar to balance costs.
  • ₹2,000 per kg and above: Premium katli made with whole, large-grade cashews, minimal sugar, and fresh small-batch preparation. This is where Dadu's sits at ₹2,420 per kg.

How Many Pieces in 1 Kg Kaju Katli?

A question we hear all the time, especially from anyone planning return gifts or office distribution. With the standard diamond cut, 1 kg of kaju katli usually gives you around 45 to 55 pieces, depending on the thickness and size of the cut.

At Dadu's rate of ₹2,420 per kg, that works out to roughly ₹44 to ₹54 per piece. Useful maths when you are ordering for a wedding sweet box or planning how many kilos your Diwali list actually needs. As a quick rule, one kg comfortably covers 20 to 25 guests when served as part of a mithai platter.

What Decides the Price of Kaju Katli

Four things drive the price of a kaju katli more than anything else:

1. Cashew grade. Kaju is the single biggest cost in the recipe. Whole, large-grade cashews cost significantly more than broken grades, but they grind into a smoother, richer paste. At Dadu's, we use premium large cashews only, which is why the katli melts in the mouth instead of feeling grainy.

2. Cashew to sugar ratio. Sugar is cheap, cashews are not. A katli loaded with sugar costs less to make but tastes flat and one-note. Our ustaads follow a minimal sugar approach so the natural sweetness and nuttiness of the kaju shines through. Higher cashew content means higher price, and much better mithai.

3. Freshness and preservatives. Mass-produced katli is made to sit on shelves for weeks, which means preservatives. Fresh katli made in small batches, like ours, carries a shelf life of just 10 days because there is nothing artificial holding it together. Freshness costs more to operate, and you can taste the difference in the first bite.

4. Craftsmanship. Getting the paste to that exact silky, barely-holding-together texture is proper mithai kalakari. Roast the cashews a shade too long or take the chashni a degree too far, and the katli turns hard. Three decades of practice since 1993 goes into every batch we roll and cut by hand.

Why Very Cheap Kaju Katli Can Cost You More

When kaju katli is priced well below the cost of good cashews themselves, the maths only works one way: less kaju in your kaju katli. Common shortcuts include bulking the paste with besan, maida or milk powder, using low-grade broken cashews, pushing the sugar ratio up, and adding artificial flavour to mask it all.

The result looks like katli but tastes like sweetened paste. For everyday snacking that may be fine, but kaju katli is rarely an everyday sweet. It is what you place in a shagun box, hand to a mehmaan, or gift your biggest client. On those occasions, the quality of the mithai speaks for you, and a slightly higher price per kg is the cheapest insurance there is.

Sugar Free and Flavoured Kaju Katli Prices

Classic is classic, but the katli family has grown. Here is what our variants cost:

  • Sugarfree Kaju Katli from ₹720: sweetened with stevia, a plant-based sweetener with a low glycemic index. The same rich cashew taste, made friendlier for diabetics and the diet-conscious. Note that sugar free costs a little more per pack because stevia is pricier than sugar.
  • Strawberry Kaju Katli at ₹665 for 250g: the classic with a fruity twist, a favourite with kids.
  • Thandai Kaju Katli at ₹630 for 250g: infused with the flavours of the beloved festive drink.

Explore the full range in our Dry Fruit Mithai collection, or pair kaju katli with other favourites in an assorted sweet box for gifting.

Buying Kaju Katli Online: Freshness and Delivery

When you buy kaju katli online, freshness matters more than anything on the label. Here is how it works at Dadu's:

  • Made fresh, shipped fast: Orders are dispatched within 2 working days and reach most Indian pincodes in 24 to 48 hours.
  • 10-day shelf life: Because there are no preservatives, plan your order 3 to 4 days before your occasion, not weeks in advance.
  • Free delivery above ₹999: A half kg pack and above ships free anywhere in India.
  • Same day in Hyderabad: Order via Swiggy or Zomato, or walk into any of our nine stores across the city, from Himayat Nagar to Gachibowli.

Ready to taste what a properly made katli should be? Order Dadu's Signature Kaju Katli today. Taste assured since 1993.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the kaju katli price per kg in 2026?

Kaju katli prices in India typically range from about ₹800 to ₹2,500 per kg depending on cashew grade and quality. Dadu's Signature Kaju Katli, made with premium large cashews and minimal sugar, is priced at ₹2,420 per kg.

What is the kaju katli price for 250 gm?

Dadu's Kaju Katli is priced at ₹605 for a 250 gram pack. The half kg pack is ₹1,210, at the same per-gram rate with no small-pack markup.

How many pieces are there in 1 kg of kaju katli?

With the standard diamond cut, 1 kg of kaju katli contains around 45 to 55 pieces depending on the thickness of the cut. That works out to roughly ₹44 to ₹54 per piece at Dadu's pricing.

Why is kaju katli so expensive compared to other sweets?

Cashews are among the most expensive ingredients in Indian mithai, and a good katli is mostly cashew. Premium katli uses whole, large-grade kaju with minimal sugar, which is why it costs more than sweets based on besan, sugar or flour.

What is the shelf life of kaju katli?

Fresh, preservative-free kaju katli like Dadu's has a shelf life of 10 days. Store it in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after opening for the best texture.

Is sugar free kaju katli available?

Yes. Dadu's Sugarfree Kaju Katli, sweetened with stevia, starts at ₹720 and offers the same rich cashew taste with a low glycemic index, making it a better fit for diabetics and diet-conscious buyers.

 

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