Crystal mixed nuts chikki
Clear sugar brittle with mixed nuts, sesame, cardamom and saffron. Makes 25
Chikki is an Indian brittle. This crystal version is made with plain white sugar, melted until clear and golden, with peanuts, almonds, pistachios and sesame seeds, scented with cardamom and saffron. Work quickly: the brittle sets in moments.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 12
Ingredients
Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Grease a board or the back of a large tray and a rolling pin with 1 tsp oil.
Step 2: Melt the 7 oz white sugar in a heavy pan over a very low heat, without stirring at first, until it is completely melted and light golden.
12 minStep 3: When melted, quickly add the 5 oz mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios), 2 ½ oz sesame seeds, ½ tsp cardamom seeds and 1 pinch saffron and mix properly.
Step 4: At once tip onto the greased board and roll out thinly.
Step 5: Immediately cut into squares or diamonds with a sharp knife, before it hardens.
Step 6: When cool, break the pieces apart and store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 165 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does crystal mixed nuts chikki take?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 12 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of white sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of sesame seeds?
- Poppy seeds or finely chopped pumpkin seeds, same amount.
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