6 Easy Tips To Make Immunity-Boosting Chikki

By: Payal

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Chikki is the go-to winter snack we all love - made with peanuts and jaggery. 

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It's not just tasty; it's packed with nutrients like iron, zinc, and antioxidants from jaggery that help boost immunity. Here's how you can make it at home with these simple tips.

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1. Don't Use Water

Skip the water when making jaggery syrup-it messes up the texture. Heat some ghee in a pan, add jaggery, and cook until it turns thick and sticky.

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2. Pick Peanuts or Dry Fruits

You can use peanuts or dry fruits, depending on what you like. Both work great for chikki.

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3. Lightly Roast the Ingredients

Dry roast the peanuts or dry fruits in a little ghee to make them extra crunchy and tasty.

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4. Add Baking Soda

Mix a bit of baking soda into the jaggery syrup. It helps make the chikki crisp and soft at the same time.

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5. Grease the Tray

Before spreading the mixture, grease your tray with ghee. Flatten the chikki to about 1 inch thick for perfect pieces.

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6. Store It Right

Once it cools, cut it into squares and store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.

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