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A close-up image of a rectangular piece of dry fruits chikki, a traditional Indian sweet. The chikki is made with roasted mixed nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios, bound together with golden, glossy jaggery syrup. The surface is shiny with visible chunks of crunchy nuts and a slightly sticky texture, reflecting the rich and sweet flavor of the treat. The chikki is laid on a rustic wooden surface, adding to its homemade and traditional appeal.
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Dry Fruit chikki recipe

Dry fruit chikki or brittle is a traditional Indian sweet snack. Dry fruit chikki is popular mainly during winter and festival season. Dry fruit chikki is one of the healthy and deliciously easy-to-make homemade candy.
Course snacks
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 50kcal
Author Spicy Veg Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds( Badam) chopped
  • 1/4 cup pistachio(pista) chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts(Kaju) chopped
  • 1 cup jaggery grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch salt(namak)

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the dry fruits or pulse them in a food processor. Keep them chunky for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
  • Dry Roast all the dry fruits over low flame for 4-5 mins.
  • Heat the Ghee In a pan, melt ghee over low heat. Add the grated jaggery and stir continuously until it melts and forms a syrupy consistency.
  • Once the jaggery is melted, add the chopped dry fruits to the pan. Mix well to coat the dry fruits evenly with the jaggery syrup. If desired, add a pinch of cardamom powder for extra flavor.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased surface or parchment paper. With the help of a rolling pin, flatten the mixture to your desired thickness. You can also use greased hands to shape it into a square or rectangle.
  • Allow the chikki to cool and set for a few hours. Once it hardens, Remove the chikki from the surface With the help of a knife.
  • Our Dry fruit chikki is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overheat sugar or jaggery for a long time, it will turn hard.
  • This recipe uses sugar to make chikki you can replace it with jaggery as well.
  • Dry Fruits chikki/brittle (Step by step by with Photo)