Mixed Chikki
Also known as Mixed Nut Bars · Veg · Snacks & Starters, Sweets & Desserts
Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan
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Mixed chikki, or mixed nut bars: roasted peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts and sesame set in hard ball jaggery syrup. Makes 10, 30 minutes, with video.
Ingredients
11 itemsWhite Sesame Seeds15 grams
Peanuts50 grams
Pista25 grams
Poppy Seeds10 grams
Cashew (half)100 grams
Ghee1 tsp
Walnuts (halved)25 grams
Almonds, Halved25 grams
Jaggery1 cup
Water¼ cup
Contains: milk, groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 10. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 240kcal | 2400kcal |
| Protein | 5.1g | 51g |
| Carbohydrate | 30g | 295g |
| Fat | 13g | 127g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 19g |
| Sugar | 22g | 216g |
Cookd masalas for peanuts
Method
- 1
In a pan, dry roast the sesame and poppy seeds and set aside.
White Sesame SeedsPoppy Seeds
- 2
In the same pan, dry roast all the nuts for 5 minutes on a low flame and set aside.
PeanutsPistaCashew (half)Walnuts (halved)Almonds
- 3
In a pot, boil the jaggery and water together, until the syrup starts frothing. Check for hard ball consistency by putting a drop of the syrup in a cup of water, it must be hard and crisp to bite.
GheeJaggeryWater
- 4
At this stage, add the nuts and seeds and mix well to coat well. Quickly transfer to a greased plate or mold lined with butter paper.
Ghee
- 5
Place another sheet on top and roll with a rolling pin for an even surface.
- 6
Cut into squares while it is still warm.
- 7
Serve after it has completely cooled.
Before you start
- How long does Mixed Chikki take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mixed Chikki serve?
- 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mixed Chikki vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mixed Chikki spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Mixed Chikki?
- 50 grams Peanuts, 1 cup Jaggery, 15 grams White Sesame Seeds, 25 grams Pista, 100 grams Cashew (half), 25 grams Walnuts (halved), and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mixed Chikki?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mixed Chikki?
- About 240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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