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Till Ki Chikki

Chikki is known to be the most wanted sweet during winters. Till Ki Chikki is a traditional Indian sweet which people usually like to have during the festive time of Makasakranti and Lohri. This sweet is mainly prepared with sesame seeds(till) and jaggery. Sesame seeds has the ability to keep your body warm in the cold weather which is why its is prepared during this season.

Jaggery has its own various health benefits. It is a rich source of iron and protein. Also, it is the least processed type of sweet. It is also known that jaggery is freshly harvested during the month of January. So, as the tradition says, follow this simple recipe and welcome the spring season. Instead of having other desserts which are full of unhealthy ingredients you could prefer this healthy alternative. It will hardly take 20 minutes to prepare this toothsome sweet. Follow the steps carefully. Till Ki Chikki has a crispy and crunchy texture. You could also serve this munchy sweet while you organize kitty party or get-together. This is a light and healthy sweet which almost everyone will like to have. Prepare this tasteful sweet soon and relish its awesome taste with your loved ones. Recipe: Foodhall

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup jaggery

1/4 teaspoon green cardamom

1/2 cup almonds

2 tablespoon pistachios

1 tablespoon ghee

How to make Till Ki Chikki

Step 1

To prepare this crispy chikki, first, take a medium sized pan and place it on low flame. Then, dry roast white sesame seeds in it until they become golden brown. Once done, turn the flame off and keep aside for a while.

Step 2

Now, take another large sized pan and place it on medium flame. Then, add ghee along with chopped jaggery in it. Stir them until the jaggery melts completely and you get a thick syrup.

Step 3

Next, add the roasted sesame seeds in the jaggery syrup and stir well. Then, add almonds, pistachios, cardamom powder in the pan and mix well.

Step 4

Now, quickly transfer the mixture on a butter paper or a greased steel tray. Then, roll and flatten the mixture immediately in a shape of a thin rectangular block.

Step 5

Lastly, divide and cut the block equally in 12 pieces using a sharp knife. Keep aside for next 20 minutes. Serve them once cooled immediately.

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