Crunchy Peanut Chikki with Golden Jaggery

🥜 Crunchy peanuts, golden jaggery and that unmistakable homemade sweetness. ❤️

Remember those little pieces of chikki you couldn't stop munching on as a child? 😋 Whether it came from a local sweet shop, a winter market or your grandmother's kitchen, peanut chikki has a way of bringing back happy memories.

And the best part? You can make it at home with just a handful of ingredients!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🔥 Cook Time: 15 mins

🍬 Makes: 10–12 pieces

⭐ Difficulty: Easy

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups raw peanuts
• 1 cup jaggery, grated
• 1 tbsp ghee
• ½ tsp cardamom powder, optional
• A pinch of salt, optional

👨🍳 Let's Make It!

1. Roast the Peanuts 🥜

Dry roast the peanuts over medium heat until they're golden and crunchy.

Let them cool, then rub gently to remove the skins. Break larger peanuts into halves if you prefer smaller pieces.

2. Make the Jaggery Syrup 🍯

Grease a plate or parchment paper and keep it ready.

Heat jaggery with 2–3 tbsp water until completely melted. Add ghee and let it cook until the syrup reaches the hard-ball stage.

3. Check Before You Mix!

Drop a little syrup into a bowl of cold water.

If it forms a firm ball that cracks when pressed, it's ready.

This is the secret to crunchy—not chewy—chikki!

4. Add the Peanuts

Turn off the heat and quickly mix in the roasted peanuts, cardamom and salt.

Work quickly—the mixture starts setting fast! 🔥

5. Roll It Out

Immediately transfer the mixture onto your greased surface.

Place another sheet of greased parchment on top and roll it evenly to your preferred thickness.

6. Cut & Cool ❤️

While it's still warm, cut into squares or rectangles using a lightly greased knife.

Let it cool completely—it becomes crunchier as it sets. 😋

💡 Chef's Secret

The jaggery syrup decides everything.

Undercook it and your chikki can turn soft and sticky. Cook it to the right stage and you'll get that satisfying snap with every bite.

☕ Perfect With

Enjoy your chikki with masala chai, filter coffee or simply grab a piece whenever that sweet craving hits!

And yes, keeping one piece for later is allowed… if you can resist eating it first. 😂❤️

👨🍳 Simple Ingredients. Traditional Sweetness. Happy Memories.