Peanut Chikki
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Peanut Chikki, a classic Indian brittle made with just four simple ingredients: roasted peanuts, jaggery, ghee, and water. This crunchy, nutty delicacy is naturally gluten-free and packed with the rich caramel flavor of molten jaggery, perfectly balanced by the earthy aroma of roasted peanuts. Crafted in under 30 minutes, this traditional treat is a wholesome, energy-boosting snack ideal for festivals like Makar Sankranti or as an everyday indulgence. With tips like performing the ‘soft-ball test’ for the perfect syrup consistency and cutting the chikki while warm for clean edges, this recipe guarantees success for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Make this delightful Peanut Chikki at home and enjoy its nostalgic taste, perfect for sharing or storing in an airtight container for later snacking!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams raw peanuts
- 200 grams jaggery
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by dry roasting the peanuts in a pan over medium heat. Stir continuously to ensure even roasting and to avoid burning. Roast them for about 5-7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and start to release their aroma.
Step 2
Once roasted, transfer the peanuts to a plate and let them cool down completely. After cooling, remove the skins by rubbing them between your palms.
Step 3
Coarsely crush the peeled peanuts using a rolling pin or a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Step 4
Grease a flat surface or a large plate with a little ghee to prepare for spreading the chikki mixture later.
Step 5
In the same pan, add jaggery and water. Heat over low to medium flame, allowing the jaggery to dissolve completely, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Once the jaggery is melted and forms a syrup, perform a 'soft-ball test' to ensure the right consistency. Drop a little syrup into a bowl of cold water. If you can form a soft ball with the syrup, it's ready.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and quickly add the crushed peanuts to the jaggery syrup. Stir the mixture immediately and coat the peanuts evenly with the syrup.
Step 8
Pour the mixture onto the greased surface and quickly spread it out using a greased rolling pin or spatula to your desired thickness.
Step 9
Allow it to cool slightly but cut into pieces while it's still warm using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Cutting while warm ensures clean edges.
Step 10
Once completely cooled and set, store the peanut chikki pieces in an airtight container. Enjoy your homemade delicious peanut chikki!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (484.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2230.9 |
| Total Fat 127.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 13.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 145.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 240.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 211.8g | |
| Protein 64.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 631.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2812.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories