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Roast the peanuts
Heat a pan, dry roast the sesame seeds for 5-6 minutes. Once the sesame seeds turn slightly brown in colour, switch off the flame, cool them.
- Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories123.0 kcal
- Carbs12.6 g (50.2 kcal)
- Protein2.1 g (8.5 kcal)
- Fats7.1 g (64.3 kcal)
Sesame chikki recipe
Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compounds. They aid in blood sugar control, combat arthritis pain, and lowers cholesterol.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
Sesame seeds
100 Grams
Ghee clarified butter
1 Table Spoon
Jaggery cane
100 Grams
Water
50 Milliliter
Instructions
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2
Cook the jaggery
Make a powder of jaggery and keep it aside. In a separate vessel, heat ghee, add powdered jaggery, water, stir and cook well so that a thick syrup is formed. Drop the syrup in cold water to see if it solidifies. This is known as the hard ball stage.
3
Transfer it to greased plate
Once the jaggery syrup reaches the hardball stage, add the roasted sesame seeds to the pan and mix well till sesame seeds are well coated with the syrup. Grease a plate with little ghee, transfer the mixture to it, and spread well. Mark lines with a knife so that it's easier to cut into pieces once it's set. Let the chikki cool completely.
4
Cool it
Cool the chikki completely once it becomes hard break it into pieces. Enjoy it to curb sweet cravings.
Nutrition Label
Sesame chikki
- Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories123.0 kcal
- Carbs12.6 g
- Fiber1.9 g
- Sugar9.6 g
- Protein2.1 g
- Fat7.1 g
- Saturated fat1.8 g
- Mono unsaturated fat2.5 g
- Poly unsaturated fat2.4 g
- Cholesterol4.3 mg
- Sodium7.3 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
76 High
High glycemic impact. Consider portion control and pairing with protein or fiber-rich foods.
How to flatten the spike
- Pair with a side salad for added fiber
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- Consider smaller portions to reduce glycemic load
- A short walk after the meal helps lower blood sugar
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Sesame chikki | Kadala Muttu Chikki | Moongfali chikki | Mugara chikki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 125.9 kcal | 125.9 kcal | 125.9 kcal |
| Carbs | 12.6 g | 12 g | 12 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 3 g | 3 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g | 7.3 g | 7.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 1 g | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sugar | 9.6 g | 10.1 g | 10.1 g | 10.1 g |
| Sodium | 7.3 mg | 49.3 mg | 49.3 mg | 49.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.3 mg | 4.3 mg | 4.3 mg | 4.3 mg |
