Peanut Chikki is a popular Indian sweet made with peanuts and jaggery. It is a crunchy and delicious treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Here is a simple recipe for Peanut Chikki:
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ready time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanuts, roasted and skin removed
- 1 cup jaggery, grated
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Heat a pan on medium heat and add ghee to it.
- Once the ghee melts, add the grated jaggery to the pan and stir until it melts completely.
- Add the roasted peanuts and cardamom powder to the melted jaggery. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Continue to cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, for about 5-7 minutes until the jaggery starts to thicken and coat the peanuts.
- To check if the mixture is ready, take a small portion and drop it into a bowl of water. If it forms a hard ball, then it is cooked perfectly.
- Once the mixture is ready, quickly transfer it onto a greased surface or a greased plate.
- Flatten the mixture using a greased rolling pin or the back of a greased spoon. Be careful as the mixture will be hot.
- While the mixture is still hot, cut it into desired shapes using a greased knife or a cookie cutter.
- Allow the Peanut Chikki to cool completely and harden before removing them from the plate.
- Once cooled and hardened, store the Peanut Chikki in an airtight container.
Enjoy the sweet and nutty flavor of Peanut Chikki as a snack or as a traditional Indian dessert!
