Signature Peanut Chikki – Homemade & Preservative-Free

When you buy peanut chikki from a store, you often find it either rock-hard or unpleasantly sticky. That is usually because of liquid glucose, which is used to mass-produce brittle at low costs. In my kitchen, I skip the shortcuts. I use only two main ingredients: quality peanuts and unbleached dark jaggery.

I roast the peanuts in small, controlled batches to ensure the flavor is deep and nutty. Then, I fold them into the molten jaggery while it is at the exact right temperature. Because I make these by hand, you will notice the edges are rustic and irregular, not perfectly machine-cut. This is exactly how my mother and grandmother taught me to make it.

Each 250g pack comes in a resealable kraft pouch to keep that crunch alive until the very last piece. It is the perfect companion for a hot cup of coffee or that 5 PM 'choti-si-bhookh' when you need a quick, honest treat. If you are planning to share these, my gift hampers are a popular way to pass around a taste of tradition during festivals.