How to make Mungfali aur Til ki Chikki (Peanut and Sesame Brittle)

The Recipe

A crunchy, sweet treat made with peanuts, sesame seeds, and jaggery, packed with flavor and nutrition

For 4-5 people (10 to 12 pieces) 

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup peanuts (mungfali) shelled and slightly crushed
2.  ½ cup sesame seeds (til)
3. 1 cup jaggery (gur) from an Indian store or online
4. 1 tbsp ghee
5. 1/3 cup of water
6. ¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Dry roast peanuts on low flame until golden brown and aromatic. Let them cool.
2. Dry roast sesame seeds separately until they pop slightly. Set aside.
3. In a pan, heat ghee, jaggery and water. Stir continuously on low flame until it melts. Cook until it reaches a hard-ball stage (drop a little syrup in cold water—if it hardens immediately, it’s ready).
4. Quickly add roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, (stirring continuously) and cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup. Mix well. Pour the mixture onto a greased surface or parchment paper. Flatten it using a rolling pin. Let it cool slightly and cut it into pieces while it is still warm.
5. Allow the chikki to cool completely before breaking it into pieces. Store in an airtight container.