Homemade Peanut Chikki: Easy Makar Sankranti Recipe
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About Homemade Peanut Chikki: Easy Makar Sankranti Recipe
This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a delicious homemade Peanut Chikki, perfect for Makar Sankranti or any time you crave a sweet and nutty treat. Learn how to create this traditional Indian sweet, traditionally made with jaggery and peanuts, with simple steps and expert tips for a perfectly crisp and satisfying result.This recipe is a family favorite, passed down through generations, and now made easily accessible for you! Enjoy the rich flavors of this classic sweet, made with love in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep7 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total22 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chikki
- 1 cup Jaggery
- 1 cup Peanuts roasted and shelled
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds optional
- 1 tbsp Ghee desi ghee preferred
- 1 tbsp Coconut for garnish, optional, shredded
For Cooking
- Heavy-Bottomed Pan Or Kadai
- Baking Sheet lightly greased
Instructions
Prepare the Peanuts
- Dry roast the peanuts in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and crisp. Let them cool completely. Rub the peanuts together to remove the skins. Roughly chop the peanuts in half.
Melt the Jaggery
- In the same pan, melt the jaggery over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Test the Jaggery
- To check if the jaggery is cooked to the right consistency, drop a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a brittle, hard ball that breaks easily, it's ready. If it is still sticky or stretches, cook for a few more seconds.
Combine and Spread
- Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately stir in the ghee, peanuts, and fennel seeds (if using). Pour the mixture onto the greased baking sheet or plate.
Shape and Cool
- Spread the mixture evenly into a thin layer. Sprinkle with shredded coconut (if using). Use a knife or spatula to create score marks for easy breaking.
Set and Serve
- Allow the chikki to cool completely before breaking it into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Peanut Chikki
- Use good quality jaggery for the best flavor.
- Roasting the peanuts beforehand enhances their flavor and creates a crispier chikki.
- Don't overheat the jaggery, or it will burn and become bitter. Stir constantly.
- If the chikki is too thick, the cooling process will take longer, so keep the layer thin and even.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 4gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.
This is so tempting! Thank you.
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.