By Shireen Jamooji
Chikki these days is synonymous with a trip through Lonavala. The sweet, nutty, crunchy snack is power-packed with natural energy and nutrients and its a great choice for a quick sweet treat.
This is the most common type of chikki and is made with roasted peanuts and jaggery.
Til means sesame seeds in Hindi, and this chikki is made with roasted sesame seeds and jaggery.
This chikki is made with a combination of different dry fruits such as cashews, almonds, and raisins, along with jaggery.
Anjeer means figs in Hindi, and this chikki is made with roasted figs and jaggery.
Gond is an edible gum resin that is used in traditional Indian sweets. This chikki is made with roasted gond and jaggery.
Makhana means fox nuts in Hindi, and this chikki is made with roasted makhana and jaggery.
Almost a fudge, this modern twist on traditional chikki is made with melted chocolate and roasted nuts.