Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup jaggery
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Special equipment needed:
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Dry roast the poppy seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until they turn slightly golden. Remove from heat and keep aside.
2. In the same pan, melt the jaggery over low heat until it turns into a syrup. Add ghee and cardamom powder and mix well.
3. Add the roasted poppy seeds to the jaggery syrup and mix well until all the seeds are coated with the syrup.
4. Transfer the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined surface and flatten it with a rolling pin.
5. Cut the flattened mixture into desired shapes and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
6. Once cooled, separate the chikki pieces and store them in an airtight container.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat for roasting poppy seeds
Low heat for melting jaggery
Serving size:
Makes 10-12 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120 per piece
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar or honey.
- Ghee can be substituted with coconut oil or butter.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts like almonds or cashews to the mixture for added crunch.
- Use sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds for a different flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Keep stirring the jaggery syrup while melting to prevent it from burning.
- Flatten the mixture while it's still warm as it hardens quickly.
- Use a greased rolling pin to prevent the mixture from sticking to it.
Storage instructions:
Store the chikki in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
The chikki can be reheated in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 180°C for 5 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the chikki pieces on a plate and garnish with chopped nuts or edible flowers.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts or edible flowers
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture becomes too hard, add a tablespoon of water to the jaggery syrup while melting.
- If the mixture becomes too soft, add more poppy seeds to it.
Food safety advice:
- Use fresh and good quality ingredients.
- Store the chikki in an airtight container to prevent it from getting moist.
Food history:
Chikki is a traditional Indian sweet made with jaggery and nuts or seeds. It originated in Maharashtra and is popular all over India.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and slightly crunchy
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a snack or dessert.
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