How Old Is Our Beloved Chikki?
As winters near, we all think of snuggling into our beds with cosy blankets, biting into the crunchy and sweet Chikki. It's Chikki for me, could be Gud Patti for you, Gud Dani for some, layiya patti or even Gud Badam for some others. Several names, but what remains constant is its sticky texture and sweet smell. The name chikki comes from the Marathi word chikkat, which implies being sticky. Who knew that this simple yet delicious sweet made from jaggery and peanuts could be born in a small hill station near Bombay.