Til Chikki (Indian Sesame Candy Bar)
Make crunchy, vegan til chikki at home with just jaggery and sesame seeds. Quick, traditional, and perfect for snacks or gifts!
Servings: 20 bar
Calories: 8kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup jaggery powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon non dairy milk almond milk
- 1 pinch cardamom powder or ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Dry roast the sesame seeds on a medium size pan until they turn golden brown with a nice aroma. Place it aside.1 cup sesame seeds
- Melt a tablespoon of coconut oil in the same pan over medium heat.1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Add the jaggery followed up by milk and stir well to make sure there are no lumps.1 cup jaggery powder, 2 teaspoon non dairy milk
- Before it reaches a boiling point, add cardamom powder and sesame seeds and mix well.1 pinch cardamom powder
- Spread them on a greased pan and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Cut them into any desired shapes.
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Notes
- Be sure not to boil or overcook the jaggery. Jaggery can harden rapidly, making it too hard to munch.
- Cut the chikki while warm; once cool, it will crack instead of slicing.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.004g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.004mg