A Sweet & Easy Indian Treat:-Healthy Peanut Jaggery Bars
Peanut jaggery bars are yummy treats! People in India love them during festivals.
They are made with peanuts and jaggery, a natural sugar. This makes them healthy and sweet.
This simple treat, also known as chikki. The rich, caramel-like sweetness of jaggery perfectly complements the salty crunch of peanuts, creating a snack that’s both nutritious and delicious.
This contains a punch of nutritious & health benefits, have a look of some of the key benefits below:-
Energy Booster: Peanuts are having high amount of protein and healthy fats, which provides sustainable energy throughout the day.
Natural Sweetness: It is made up of a natural sweetener jaggery which is a rich source of iron.
Heart Benefits: Peanuts contain unsaturated fatty acids which may help lower bad cholesterol and help in heart health.
Digestive Aid: Jaggery is known for its digestive properties.
Manage Weight: Protein in peanuts keeps you feeling full for longer.
Peanut jaggery bars are easy to make at home. Made with just two main ingredients, peanuts and jaggery.
Ingredients:-
- 1 cup raw peanuts (roasted )
- 1 cup jaggery (grated)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ghee or any refined oil.
- A pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
Method:-
- In a heavy bottom pan roast the peanut on low flame if you are using raw peanuts. Once the peanuts turn golden brown turn off the gas flame & let them cool completely.
- Once the peanuts cool down peel of there skin by rubbing in the hand.Now roasted peanuts are ready to use.
- Take the jaggery & water in a heavy bottom pan, stir it on low flame till the jaggery melts completely & turn into smooth syrup.
- Turn up the heat a little and keep cooking the syrup for 5-7 minutes. Here’s a trick to check if it’s done: take a tiny bit of syrup and drop it in a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball that crumbles easily when you press it, the syrup is ready.
- Take the pan off the heat once the syrup is good. Add the peanuts (roasted) and mix well to coat them all in the syrup.
- Quickly pour the mixture into a plate or tray. Use a wet spoon or something flat to press the mixture evenly. You can use a rolling pin (wet or greased) to make it flat if you want.
- Let the bar cool completely at room temperature. Once it’s hard, cut it into squares or pieces you like.
Tips to follow during the process:-
- Cook the jaggery syrup on low flame, watch it closely to avoid from burning.
- If the mixture gets hard to handle while pressing, heat it up for a few seconds to soften it a bit.
- You can store these bars in a container with a tight lid at room temperature for up to a week.
Enjoy these delicious peanut jaggery bars as a wholesome snack alternative. Let me know in the comments below what you think of the recipe.