Til badam ki chikki aka Sesame - almond brittle
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Cuisine: Indian
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Indian style sesame almond brittle with brown sugar - til badam ki chikki
Ingredients
  • Sesame seeds: 1 cup
  • Brown sugar powder : ¾ cup
  • Indian Ghee : 2 tsp
  • Green cardamom powder : ½ tsp
  • Fennel seeds (lightly roasted and crushed) : 1tsp
  • Almond slices : ¼ cup
Instructions
  1. On a very low heat, toast the sesame seeds in a nonstick pan.
  2. Add the almonds slices and roast them for another one or two minutes.
  3. Prepare a tray / cookie sheet and line it with foil paper.
  4. Heat the ghee / clarified butter in a non stick pan and add the crushed fennel seeds.
  5. Next add the brown sugar and Keep stirring continuously on low heat till the sugar melts and gives hue of deep golden brown.
  6. Add the cardamom powder, sesame seeds and almond slices and give a quick stir.
  7. It should form a semi solid mass.
  8. Now immediately pour the sesame mixture over the prepared pan.
  9. With the help of a greased rolling-pin spread the mixture evenly and press it further to make a thin and even layer.
  10. Cool it slightly and while it is still warm, cut it with the help of a pizza cutter or sharp knife into desired shapes.
  11. Store them in an airtight container and enjoy it at leisure.
Recipe by saffronstreaks at https://saffronstreaks.com/recipes/til-badam-ki-chikki-aka-sesame-almond-brittle/