Til badam ki chikki aka Sesame - almond brittle
Author: Sukanya Ghosh
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
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- 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
- On a very low heat, toast the sesame seeds in a nonstick pan.
- Add the almonds slices and roast them for another one or two minutes.
- Prepare a tray / cookie sheet and line it with foil paper.
- Heat the ghee / clarified butter in a non stick pan and add the crushed fennel seeds.
- Next add the brown sugar and Keep stirring continuously on low heat till the sugar melts and gives hue of deep golden brown.
- Add the cardamom powder, sesame seeds and almond slices and give a quick stir.
- It should form a semi solid mass.
- Now immediately pour the sesame mixture over the prepared pan.
- With the help of a greased rolling-pin spread the mixture evenly and press it further to make a thin and even layer.
- Cool it slightly and while it is still warm, cut it with the help of a pizza cutter or sharp knife into desired shapes.
- 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/
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