Sesame Chikki Recipe (Til Chikki Recipe | Ellu Mittai Recipe)
Sesame seed chikki, also known as Ellu mittai or Til chikki, is a traditional Indian sweet made with sesame seeds and jaggery. It is a crunchy sweet to try during festivals like Diwali, Makar Sankranti and Lohri. Learn how to make this chikki at home with step-by-step pictures.
Equipment
Nonstick Pan
Parchment Paper
Rolling Pin and Knife
Instructions
- Take sesame seeds in a dry nonstick pan and toast till it gets nutty and pops. Remove to a plate.
- Now in the same pan, add jaggery and water and mix well till it is completely melted.
- Now cook till it gets thick and starts to bubble up nicely. It will take around 3 to 5 mins. Add in ghee and mix well.
- Now add in sesame seeds and mix well. Cook till it leaves the sides of the pan and forms a mass like.
- Pour it in a greased parchment paper and Let it sit for just 30 seconds for the mixture to set. Now place another greased parchment paper on top. Roll using a rolling pin till it is evenly spread and little thin.
- Now use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Cool completely and store in an air tight container for upto a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chikki Recipe (Til Chikki Recipe | Ellu Mittai Recipe)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
117
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
47
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Calcium
102
mg
10
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.