Til-Peanut Chikki (Sesame & Peanut Brittle)
A traditional Makar Sankranti sweet — wholesome energy from seeds, nuts, and jaggery.
Store staples used: Sesame Seeds, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds
Makes ~20 pieces · 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- ½ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup jaggery
- 1 tsp ghee
Method
- Dry-roast peanuts, rub off skins, and roughly crush. Lightly roast the sesame and sunflower seeds.
- Melt jaggery with ghee on low until it forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
- Quickly stir in the seeds and nuts, then pour onto a greased tray.
- Flatten with a rolling pin, score into pieces while warm, and cool before breaking.