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As the crisp winter breeze of January sets in and the skies over Gujarat fill with a kaleidoscope of soaring kites, there is one nostalgic scent that defines the magic of Uttarayan: the sweet, toasted aroma of jaggery and nuts. While the classic peanut chikki is a permanent fixture of the festival, this year I’m giving our childhood favorite a decadent, modern makeover. Imagine the familiar, buttery crunch of roasted peanuts and golden jaggery, but finished with a velvety layer of rich dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt. Whether you're fueling up between kite battles on the terrace or looking for the perfect handmade gift for friends, this Chocolaty Peanut Chikki is the ultimate fusion of tradition and indulgence.
As the sun begins to set on another vibrant Uttarayan and the final kites drift across the horizon, there’s no better way to wind down than with a piece (or three!) of this Chocolaty Peanut Chikki. It’s more than just a sweet treat; it’s a bridge between the cherished flavors of our past and the indulgent cravings of today. I hope this recipe adds a little extra sparkle to your terrace parties and becomes a new tradition in your household for years to come. Pack them in a pretty tin, share them with your neighbors, and let the lingering taste of roasted peanuts and rich cocoa cap off your festivities on the highest note possible. And above all it is an untold trend to eat undhiya - mix vegetable, jalebi, guava, sugarcane and of course different types of chikkis. They may be made from jaggery with the combination of sesame seeds, peanuts, puffed rice and dry fruits also. But today in this recipe we are going to make something different. Last year when I tried to make this peanut chikki with chocolate flavour it was amazing. So, I thought to share this with you. I think to make chikki at home is little tricky. But with some passions it may give the best result. So, try this innovative Chocolaty Peanut Chikki for your kid and family and impress them.
Happy Uttarayan to you and your family—may your strings be strong and your spirits high!
Preparation time - 5 to 7 minutes
Cooking time - 5 to 7 minutes
Ingredients to make Chocolaty Peanut Chikki:
Method to Make Chocolaty Peanut Chikki:
- In a non-stick pan add grated jaggery and cook at a very slow flame. Cook till jaggery chashni is ready. ( To check the chashni take 2 to 3 tablespoon water in a small bowl and put a drop of hot jaggery chashni in it. If turns in firm ball & gives metalic sound, it is ready)
- If it is ready add cocoa powder, coffee powder and drinking chocolate powder to it. Shut down the flame and then add roasted and crushed peanuts to it. Mix well. (I crushed peanuts in chilli cutter.)
- Immediately spread over greased surface with the help of greased rolling pin. (I used silicon mate, it will give best result.) You may take a back side of the plate also.
- Cut in desired shape with sharp knife or pizza cutter when hot.
- Let it cool at room temperature for 4 to 5 minutes and then remove from greased surface to another plate.
- When totally cool it will give crisp sound. Now your Chocolaty Peanut Chikki is ready to eat.
Tips:
- The Same method can be used for chocolaty sesame chikki and chocolaty mumra - puffed rice chikki. Use roasted sesame seeds or mumra instead of peanuts.
- Always remove the skin from peanuts.
