Til and Dry fruits chikki with jaggery is a traditional sweet recipe made with whole white til and jaggery mainly prepared during the Makar Sankranti festival in India.
Til and dry fruits chikki with jaggery is also called til gur Patti or til gajak. This til and dry fruit chikki with jaggery is a diabetic-friendly and vegan recipe that needs only a few ingredients to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
Til and Dry fruit chikki is an easy recipe and can also be prepared in different variations by adding dry fruits, nuts, or seeds. Firstly, we roast til with very little ghee and then mix them with melted gur(jaggery). Then set it for few minutes and cut into the desired shape and serve.
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Health benefits of the main ingredients used in making of til and dry fruits chikki with jaggery
White Til
- Til seeds are nutty-flavored oil-rich seeds have been used for making medicine since old time.
- It protects us from diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
- A good source of fiber helps in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides.
- They are a rich source of plant protein and calcium that keeps teeth and bones healthy.
- Also rich in Vitamin B that helps in blood cell formation controls blood sugar level, and keeps skin and hair healthy.
- They act as an anti-inflammatory and reduces inflammation in the body.
Jaggery
- Jaggery is an unrefined sugar that is rich in minerals and antioxidants and a good substitute for white sugar.
- It is called a natural cleanser and helps in cleanse and flushing out the toxins from our bodies.
- Rich in iron, boosts immunity, and fight against infections.
- Jaggery is a good source of essential nutrients that helps in relieving premenstrual problems.
- As it provides the same calories as sugar do so, always eat in moderation.
Step by step preparation of til and dry fruits chikki with jaggery
1. To make these til and dry fruits chikki firstly, heat a little ghee in a pan on low flame and add whole til. Roast them for a minute. Add flaxseeds, chopped pista, and almonds and roast them for another 2-3 minutes until they become very light golden in color. At this stage, switch off the flame. Transfer it to a plate.
2. Then heat a little ghee in the same pan again and add jaggery pieces. Wait for till it melts. Once the jaggery melted, further cook it for another 30 seconds and then switch off the flame.
3. Immediately add baking soda and mix well with melted jaggery. Finally, add the roasted til seeds mixture and mix quickly. This step should be done quickly because the melted jaggery becomes hard very fast and then will not set properly. Transfer this mixture over the back of a greased thali, or you can do it on the clean kitchen counter. Give a Shape of rectangular or square and Roll it with a greased rolling pin to smoothen it. Leave it for 5 minutes.
4. Then cut into the desired shape and leave them to cool completely. Once, cooled completely store chikkis in an air-tight container. These stay good for 3 to 4 weeks if stored properly.
Serving Suggestion
Til and Dry fruit chikki with jaggery provides warmth to the body and are eaten specially during the winter season. It can be eaten as a dessert or a snack with a cup of milk or best served with peanuts. It is also beneficial for new moms to get instant energy.
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Tips and tricks
- Roasting of til seeds is recommended as it enhances its nutty flavor and gives a crunchier taste.
- While roasting, stir the til seeds continuously to avoid burning.
- Grease thali or any stone surface beforehand.
- Melted jaggery becomes hard fast. So the mixing process should be done quickly and transfer the mixture to the greased plate immediately and roll it.
- Store them in an airtight container to keep for a longer time.
Recipe card for Til and dry fruits chikki with jaggery
Til and dry fruits chikki with jaggery
Ingredients
- 75 gm Whole White Til
- 70 gm Jaggery (gur)
- 1 tbsp Chopped Pista
- 1 tbsp Chopped Almonds
- 1 tbsp Whole Flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- To make these, til and dry fruits chikki firstly, heat a little ghee in a pan on low flame and add whole til. Roast them for a minute.
- Add flaxseeds, chopped pista, and almonds and roast them for another 2-3 minutes until they become very light golden in color. At this stage, switch off the flame. Transfer it to a plate.
- Then heat a little ghee in the same pan again and add jaggery pieces. Wait for till it melts. Once the jaggery melted, further cook it for another 30 seconds and then switch off the flame.
- Immediately add baking soda and mix well with melted jaggery. Finally, add the roasted til seeds mixture and mix quickly. This step should be done quickly because the melted jaggery becomes hard very fast and then will not set properly.
- Transfer this mixture over the back of a greased thali, or you can do it on the clean kitchen counter. Give a Shape of rectangular or square and Roll it with a greased rolling pin to smoothen it. Leave it for 5 minutes.
- Then cut into the desired shape and leave them to cool completely. Once, cooled completely store chikkis in an air-tight container. These stay good for 3 to 4 weeks if stored properly.
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