Dry Fruit Chikki, Cashew Almond and Pistachio Chikki
Tarla Dalal
• 25 March, 2016
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Follow the exact procedure to get the perfect chikki. Keep all the ingredients ready, and also keep a timer handy, because you need to act swiftly in order to get the right consistency. Chikki making is an art – right from getting the syrup right to rolling it out, everything needs to be done adeptly – but you can surely perfect it with practice.
You can crush these chikis and use it to make Chikki Ice- Cream . Other popular chikkis like Mixed Til Chikki , Til and Dry Fruit Chikki , Almond Til Chikki , Kurmura Chikki and Oats and Walnut Chikki are also an all time favourite, ready to eat sweet, with young and old alike.
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Soaking Time
0
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
6 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
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Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
21 Mins
Makes
22 pieces
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped cashew nut (kaju)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (badam)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup sugar
Method
- Heat a deep non-stick pan on a high flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a high flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Lower the flame and cook on medium flame for 2½ minutes, while stirring continuously or till the sugar has been completely melted.
- Remove from the flame, add the cashewnuts, almonds, pistachios and mix very well.
- Immediately transfer the entire mixture on a smooth greased stone surface. Roll it out thinly into a 200 mm. (8”) diameter circle using a greased rolling pin.
- Cut it into 13 mm. X 13 mm. (½’’×½’’) square pieces using a sharp knife, while it is warm. Allow it to cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the chikkis from the surface with the help of a knife.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Dry Fruit Chikki, Cashew Almond and Pistachio Chikki recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 80 cal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg |
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Nirali
May 3, 2020, 4:46 a.m.
Can we replace sugar with jaggery? If yes, what should be the measurement ?
Varshali
June 8, 2016, 4:39 p.m.
Vow, it turned out to be really very good....my daughter had a feast on it...only thing is it''s requires patience as sugar takes time to melt completely....almost 5 to 7 min to dissolve completely at medium flame...tried ur so many recipes...and all r working too good...thanks Tarlaji...for wonderful cooking guidance...I am looking for authentic mohanthal recipee as made in Kutch..
Sonal Modi
April 22, 2016, 11:29 a.m.
This recipe is excellent and I enjoyed it.
Tarla Dalal
April 22, 2016, 11:29 a.m.
Hi Sonal , we are delighted you loved the Dry Fruit Chikki recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
Asari
April 22, 2016, 2:10 a.m.
Dry fruit chikki.. Is just too good and it is same as you get in the market.. I tried making this recipe it came out just perfect.. Here the main thing is to follow the exact time.. as written in the recipe..
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