Chigali

Chigali

Chigali

Veg Vegan Contains nuts

A traditional sweet made from jaggery, peanuts, and sesame seeds, offering a delightful crunch. It's a favorite during festivals and celebrations.

Cuisines

Mysore North Karnataka

Best for

Snacks Dessert

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

jaggery 1 cup Jaggery
water 1 cup Water
rice flour 1 cup Rice flour
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
cardamom 1 teaspoon Cardamom , powder
Sesame Seed 1 tablespoon Sesame Seed
salt 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pan, melt the jaggery with water over medium heat until it dissolves completely.
  2. 2 Strain the jaggery syrup to remove any impurities and return it to the pan.
  3. 3 Add ghee, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the jaggery syrup and bring it to a boil.
  4. 4 Gradually add rice flour to the boiling syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  5. 5 Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
  6. 6 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. 7 Grease your palms with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls or discs.
  8. 8 Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each Chigali and press gently to adhere.
  9. 9 Allow them to cool completely before serving.

Tips

Ensure the jaggery syrup is smooth and free of impurities for the best texture.