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

  1. Dry-roast peanuts, rub off skins, and roughly crush. Lightly roast the sesame and sunflower seeds.
  2. Melt jaggery with ghee on low until it forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
  3. Quickly stir in the seeds and nuts, then pour onto a greased tray.
  4. Flatten with a rolling pin, score into pieces while warm, and cool before breaking.