Kaju Katli Price Guide: Rates for 1 Kg, 500g and 250g Packs

Kaju Katli Price Guide: Rates for 1 Kg, 500g and 250g Packs

If you have searched for kaju katli price per kg and found ten different answers, you are not alone. Kaju katli rates in India vary widely because the sweet itself varies widely, from thin cashew-flavoured slabs padded with fillers to dense, melt-in-mouth katlis made from pure handpicked kaju. This guide gives you Dadu's current kaju katli prices for every pack size, explains exactly what decides the rate of a good kaju katli, and helps you judge whether the price you are paying matches the quality in the box.

Quick answer: At Dadu's, kaju katli price is Rs 605 for 250 grams, Rs 1,210 for 500 grams, and Rs 2,420 for 1 kg, inclusive of all taxes, with free shipping across India on orders above Rs 999. Order fresh kaju katli online here.

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Dadu's Kaju Katli Price List (Updated July 2026)

Here is the current kaju katli ka rate at Dadu's for every pack size, the same price whether you buy at any of our nine Hyderabad branches or order online for delivery anywhere in India.

Pack Size Price (MRP, Incl. All Taxes) Effective Rate Per Kg
250 grams Rs 605 Rs 2,420
500 grams Rs 1,210 Rs 2,420
1 kg Rs 2,420 Rs 2,420

Orders above Rs 999 ship free across India, which means the 500 gram and 1 kg packs reach your doorstep with no delivery charge, typically in 3 to 4 business days. Check availability for your pincode on the product page.

Kaju Katli Price Per Kg: What You Are Actually Paying For

A good kaju katli is one of the simplest mithais on paper: cashews, sugar, a touch of ghee. That simplicity is exactly why the price per kg tells you so much. With nowhere for shortcuts to hide, the rate reflects the cashew itself.

Cashews are graded by size and wholeness. Large, unbroken, premium-grade kaju cost significantly more than broken splits and pieces, and they grind into a smoother, richer paste. At Dadu's, our ustaads have crafted kaju katli from handpicked cashews since 1993, keeping the sugar deliberately minimal so the natural sweetness and creaminess of the nut carries the flavour. That minimal-sugar approach actually raises the cost per kilo, because sugar is cheap and cashew is not. A katli that is mostly kaju will always cost more than a katli that is mostly cheeni.

Freshness is the other invisible ingredient. Kaju katli is at its best soft and taaza, made in small batches rather than stored for weeks. Fresh production in limited quantities costs more than bulk manufacturing, and you can taste the difference in the first bite.

Why Kaju Katli Prices Vary So Much in the Market

Walk through any sweet market and you will find kaju katli quoted anywhere from budget rates to premium prices, sometimes on the same street. A few honest reasons behind the spread:

Cashew grade and proportion. Lower-priced katlis often stretch the cashew with fillers such as ground peanuts, extra khoya, or a heavier sugar ratio. The slab looks similar but the kaju content, and the taste, is diluted.

Ghee and finishing. Pure ghee finishing costs more than vanaspati or oil-based alternatives, and it shows in the aroma and the clean melt of the katli.

Freshness versus shelf stock. Mithai made fresh and sold within days commands a higher price than stock produced in bulk with added preservatives. Dadu's kaju katli contains no added flavours or preservatives, which is only possible with fresh, small-batch production.

Packaging and delivery. Online mithai needs food-safe, damage-proof packaging that keeps the katli intact across a 3 to 4 day journey. That protection is part of the price of a katli that arrives perfect instead of powdered.

A useful rule of thumb: if a kaju katli price looks too good against the market rate of cashews, the difference is usually coming out of the kaju.

Kaju Katli Price in Hyderabad: Shop Counter vs Online

If you are in Hyderabad, you can pick up fresh kaju katli at any of Dadu's nine branches, including Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Kompally, Secunderabad, A.S Rao Nagar and Chaitanyapuri, at the same price listed above. There is no online markup and no counter discount, one rate everywhere.

Ordering online simply extends that same counter freshness across India. Every online order is packed from the same fresh production that supplies our Hyderabad counters, so a box opened in Delhi or Bengaluru tastes the way it does on Liberty Road. For more of what makes Hyderabad's mithai tradition special, see our guide to Hyderabad's finest sweets and must-try delicacies.

Sugarfree Kaju Katli: A Stevia-Based Option

Watching sugar but not willing to give up kaju ki mithai? Dadu's also makes a sugarfree kaju katli sweetened with stevia, with the same handpicked cashew base. Because stevia-based sweetening and separate small-batch production add cost, sugarfree variants are priced a little differently, and current rates are always listed on the product page. You can read more about our approach in how Dadu's sugar free sweets redefine tradition.

Bulk Kaju Katli for Weddings and Corporate Gifting

Kaju katli remains the most gifted mithai in India, the default choice for Diwali hampers, shaadi ka meetha, and corporate gift boxes. For bulk requirements, Dadu's puts together custom quantities and packaging for weddings and catering as well as corporate gifting. Bulk pricing depends on quantity and packaging, so reach out through the contact details on our site or visit your nearest branch to plan your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of 1 kg kaju katli?

At Dadu's, 1 kg kaju katli is priced at Rs 2,420, inclusive of all taxes, with free shipping across India since the order value is above Rs 999.

What is the kaju katli price for 500 grams and 250 grams?

A 500 gram pack costs Rs 1,210 and a 250 gram pack costs Rs 605 at Dadu's. All prices are MRP inclusive of taxes, and the per-kg rate stays the same across pack sizes.

Why is kaju katli more expensive than other sweets?

Because its main ingredient is cashew, one of the costliest nuts, and a genuine katli is mostly kaju with minimal sugar. Premium-grade whole cashews, pure ghee, and fresh small-batch preparation without preservatives all add to the cost compared to khoya or besan-based sweets.

Is kaju katli ordered online as fresh as buying from the shop?

Yes. Dadu's online orders are packed from the same fresh production that stocks our nine Hyderabad branches, then dispatched in protective packaging with delivery in 3 to 4 business days across India.

Does Dadu's make a sugarfree kaju katli?

Yes, Dadu's offers a stevia-based sugarfree kaju katli made with the same handpicked cashews. Current pricing is listed on the sugarfree kaju katli product page.

Can I order kaju katli in bulk for a wedding or corporate gifts?

Yes. Dadu's handles bulk orders for weddings, festivals and corporate gifting with custom quantities and packaging. Contact us through the website or visit any branch to discuss your requirement.

 

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