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A wonderfully crunchy and nutty Indian sweet made with just peanuts and jaggery. This traditional treat is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Roast and Prepare Peanuts
Cook the Jaggery Syrup
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A wonderfully crunchy and nutty Indian sweet made with just peanuts and jaggery. This traditional treat is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and comes together in under 30 minutes!
This indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 5 servings. At 452.77 calories per serving with 10.91g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or dessert.
Combine and Set the Chikki
Roll, Cut, and Cool
Break and Store
Replace peanuts with an equal amount of roasted sesame seeds (til) to make Til Chikki, or use a mix of nuts like almonds and cashews.
Add 1 teaspoon of grated dried ginger (sonth) or a pinch of nutmeg powder along with the cardamom for a warm, spicy flavor.
Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of roasted puffed rice (murmura) or desiccated coconut with the peanuts for a lighter, airier texture.
The combination of healthy fats and protein from peanuts with the natural sugars from jaggery provides a quick and sustained source of energy, making it an excellent snack.
Peanuts are a great source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair, and monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health.
Jaggery is an unrefined sugar that retains more micronutrients than white sugar, including iron, which is vital for preventing anemia and maintaining healthy blood cells.
A single serving of Palli Chikki (about 4 pieces or 90g) contains approximately 450-500 calories, primarily from the peanuts and jaggery. It is an energy-dense snack.
Palli Chikki can be a healthier alternative to processed sweets. Peanuts provide protein and healthy fats, while unrefined jaggery contains minerals like iron. However, it is high in sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The most common reason for chewy chikki is that the jaggery syrup was not cooked to the correct 'brittle' stage. You must cook it until a drop in cold water hardens instantly and snaps when broken. If it's pliable or chewy, the chikki will be too.
Yes, you can use sugar, but it will alter the taste, color, and nutritional profile. The process is similar, but the syrup stages for sugar might have different visual cues. Jaggery provides the traditional, earthy flavor.
When stored correctly in a completely airtight container at room temperature, Palli Chikki stays fresh and crispy for 3 to 4 weeks. Avoid exposing it to moisture, which will make it sticky.