Peanut Chikki
Roasted peanuts set in molten jaggery into a glossy, snap-crisp brittle. A two-ingredient winter classic that keeps for weeks and satisfies every sweet craving.
25 min 2 servingsMedium
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: peanut
Flavor profile
Sweetness
Richness
Method
- 1Dry-roast the peanuts until fragrant, then rub off the skins.
- 2Crush the peanuts coarsely and keep warm.
- 3Melt the jaggery in a heavy pan over low heat with a little oil.
- 4Cook until it reaches hard-crack stage and turns glossy.
- 5Quickly stir in the warm peanuts to coat evenly.
- 6Pour onto a greased surface and roll flat while still hot.
- 7Score into pieces, cool fully, then snap apart and store.
Frequently asked
About 25 minutes total — 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.
Yes — Peanut Chikki is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
Peanut Chikki contains peanut. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
