Healthy & Homemade Dry Fruit Chikki: An Easy Indian Treat
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About Healthy & Homemade Dry Fruit Chikki: An Easy Indian Treat
Craving a healthy, crunchy sweet treat? This easy Dry Fruit Chikki recipe delivers a delightful explosion of flavor and texture, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.Roasted nuts and rich jaggery mingle with aromatic cardamom for a truly irresistible Indian snack. It's a wholesome, no-cook recipe that's surprisingly simple to make at home.Follow our step-by-step guide, complete with helpful tips, and achieve that perfect, golden chikki with ease. You'll be amazed by the delicious results!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
Nuts and Seeds
Other Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbsp Water
- 1 Tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
Garnish
- Pistachios sliced
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, combine the jaggery and water. Stir constantly until the jaggery melts completely and forms a smooth syrup. This prevents burning and ensures even caramelization.
- Continue to cook the jaggery syrup, stirring occasionally, until it turns a light golden brown and develops a rich, caramel-like aroma. This indicates that the sugar is caramelizing properly.
- Once the syrup reaches the desired color and aroma, quickly stir in the honey, ghee, and cardamom powder. Remove the pan from the heat. The residual heat will help combine the ingredients.
- Add the roasted mixed nuts and peanuts to the jaggery mixture. Stir well to coat the nuts evenly.
- Line a baking sheet or flat surface with parchment paper greased with ghee. Pour the nut mixture onto the prepared surface and spread it evenly into a thin layer using a greased spatula or rolling pin.
- While the chikki is still warm and pliable, garnish with sliced pistachios. Gently press them into the surface.
- Allow the chikki to cool completely at room temperature until it hardens. Once hardened, break or cut the chikki into desired shapes or squares.
- Store the dry fruit chikki in an airtight container to maintain its crispness and freshness. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- Use a candy thermometer for best results, ensuring the sugar syrup reaches the hard-crack stage (around 300°F/150°C).
- Grease your work surface generously to prevent the chikki from sticking. A silicone mat or parchment paper also works well.
- Work quickly when spreading the chikki mixture, as it hardens fast.
Storage Instructions
- Store chikki in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 3gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Shikha Gupta
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I’m excited to make this at home!
So delicious Shikha!
This looks so inviting! I’m eager to try it.
This looks so good! Appreciate the share.