Being born in a Punjabi family and living in Delhi, these were always our winter delights. While growing up, I used to enjoy these peanut chikkis a lot. It is still my favorite. There are many varieties of chikkis available like dry fruit chikki, sesame seeds chikki, etc. But Peanut Chikki is by far the best one. As Lohri is just around the corner, so I thought to make these homemade sweet treats to elevate the festivities. Gur and gajaks are some of the main things that are served during this Punjabi festival.
PEANUT CHIKKI INGREDIENTS
JAGGERY: This is one of the main ingredients for the recipe. You can either use jaggery powder or whole jaggery. When using the whole jaggery, try to grate it finely. Otherwise, when you melt jaggery, it may burn. PEANUTS: Next main ingredient is peanuts. You can use roasted peanuts or raw. When using raw peanuts, first remove the skin. And roast the peanuts in the oven or on the stove. FLAVORING: Flavoring is usually not needed but does work as an add-on. You can use fennel seeds, powder, rose water, chopped pistachios, etc.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT CHIKKI/ PEANUT BRITTLE
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Peanut Chikki Healthy?
Peanut Chikki is not considered a healthy snack as it is made with Jaggery. Though when consumed in a smaller quantity then it will not be that bad. If looking for a healthier substitute then I’ll recommend eating roasted peanuts. Peanuts are rich in fiber and protein. They also keep you full for a longer time.
Can we eat Peanut Chikki in fast?
You can eat any nuts when fasting, like cashews, almonds, raisins, peanuts, etc. And as Peanut Chikki is made with peanuts & jaggery, it’s safe to say that you can eat them when fasting during Navratri.
How to make Peanut Chikki with sugar?
Follow the same recipe but substitute sugar in place of jaggery. You won’t get the same color when using sugar but they still taste good. If you want a brown color, you can use brown sugar.
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