Peanut Sweet (Chikki)

also called Pallipatti, an indian sweet. and they look scrumptious!

FROM BHOJANAMU (bhojanamu.blogspot.com)

1cup peanuts

1cup grated jaggery

1tsp ghee

1/2cup water

Directions:

1) Dry roast the peanuts in a heavy bottom vessel till it becomes golden brown.

2) Let it cool for a while & peel the brown layered skin . (To peel , take handful of peanuts and gently rub in your hands . Now gently blow the loose skin.)

3) In a cooker, add grated jaggery & water & heat it on medium flame.

4) When its boiling add ghee & stir it for a while. Boil till the syrup thickens. (You will know the thickness when you take small drop of syrup on a plate & add a drop of water. If it come easily out of the plate without sticking then its done.)

5) Now add peanuts & stir for a minute .

6) Take it in to a ghee or oil applied plate, so that it doesn't stick to the plate.

7) Let it cool for a while & make small round balls out of it.

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