I make this quite often when I go to people's houses and it is a BIG hit. It is very easy and takes less than 10 mins to make. A little preparation time involves peeling the roasted peanuts.
Crushed roasted peanuts - 1 measure
Sugar - 3/4 measure
ghee - 1 tsp
Elaichi powder - 1/2 tsp
Roast the peanuts. I usually roast them in the microwave. Spread evenly as one layer on a thick glass/pyrex baking pan and run in microwave for 2-3 mins. Remove, toss around and repeat until done. It usually takes about 6-8 mins.
Peel the peanuts. Crush so that they are crunchy. Spread the nuts on flat surface and crush using rolling pin (not grinder). Prepare a greased tray.
In a heavy sauce pan, heat sugar over a very low flame, stirring continuously. Add 1 tsp ghee to the melting sugar (this gives the chikki a nice shiny finish).
When all of the sugar has melted and the liquid turns a dark brown, add peanuts, elaichi and mix well for a few seconds. Turn off. Pour onto the greased tray. Roll out with greased rolling pin. Make grooves when hot. After it all cools down, break into pieces.
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