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Tired of those mid-afternoon energy slumps and the guilt that follows reaching for an unhealthy snack? Get ready to meet your new obsession: Makhana Chikki! This delightful, crunchy twist on the classic Indian brittle uses nutrient-dense fox nuts (makhana) instead of puffed rice or peanuts, giving you all the satisfying sweetness and crunch you crave, but with a surprising boost of protein and calcium. Trust me, this is the guilt-free treat your snack drawer has been waiting for.
So, stop scrolling! If you're looking for a snack that hits all the right notes—sweet, crunchy, healthy, and easy to make—then you need to try this recipe immediately. Today, we're diving into the delicious world of Makhana Chikki. This isn’t your grandma’s peanut brittle; it’s a modern, wholesome upgrade featuring the incredible fox nut. It’s the perfect treat for festivals, quick energy boosts, or simply satisfying that sweet tooth without a second thought.
As we all know, Makhana (fox nuts) and jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) are both individually nutrient-rich ingredients, and together they create a powerful, wholesome snack like Chikki.
It's a wholesome Treat for Body and Soul
By incorporating the richness of pure cow ghee and the subtle crunch of sesame seeds, this Makhana Chikki transforms from a simple snack into a powerhouse of traditional nutrition. The ghee adds essential healthy fats and a gorgeous, nutty aroma, while the sesame seeds boost the calcium and fiber content. You’re not just making a sweet treat; you're crafting a truly wholesome energy bar packed with goodness that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body. So, don't wait—gather your ingredients and experience this perfect blend of tradition, crunch, and health today! Tag me when you share your beautiful batch! Enjoy snacking 😋😋
Preparation time - 5 minutes
Cooking time - 7 to 8 minutes
Ingredients to make Makhana Chikki:
1 cup makhana
1/2 cup chopped jaggery
2 tablespoon ghee
I used cow ghee
2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon rock salt
Ghee for greasing hand
Method to make Makhana Chikki:
- First of all slightly dry roast sesame seeds. Keep a side.
- In a nonstick pan add ghee and roast makhana. Add salt to it. Roast untill it becomes crunchy. Keep a side.
- In a nonstick pan add chopped jaggery and melt it at 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 our chashni is ready.)
- When ready remove from flame and add makhana and sesame seeds to it. Mix well. Quickly transfer it to silicon sheet.
- Try to flatten it. Grease your hand with ghee and try to roll single makhana. It is required to make it quickly.
- It will give metalic sound when cool. Transfer to airtight container.
