Peanut Chikki
Get ready to indulge in the nutty sweetness of homemade Peanut Chikki, a traditional Indian treat that's both irresistibly crunchy and packed with flavor! Made with just four simple ingredients—roasted peanuts, jaggery, ghee, and water—this classic confection boasts a perfect balance of earthy nuttiness and caramel-like richness. With step-by-step directions to roast peanuts, prepare a luscious jaggery syrup, and expertly shape the chikki, you’ll master the art of this timeless delight in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a snack or dessert, Peanut Chikki is not only delicious but also brimming with nostalgic charm. Its all-natural ingredients and quick preparation make it the ideal homemade sweet for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams raw peanuts
- 200 grams jaggery
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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.
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.
Coarsely crush the peeled peanuts using a rolling pin or a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Grease a flat surface or a large plate with a little ghee to prepare for spreading the chikki mixture later.
In the same pan, add jaggery and water. Heat over low to medium flame, allowing the jaggery to dissolve completely, stirring occasionally.
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.
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.
Pour the mixture onto the greased surface and quickly spread it out using a greased rolling pin or spatula to your desired thickness.
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.
Once completely cooled and set, store the peanut chikki pieces in an airtight container. Enjoy your homemade delicious peanut chikki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.8 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 632 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2812 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
