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Dry Fruit Chikki Bark
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Dry Fruit
Chikki Bark
: Festive Sweet Crunch For Every Celebration

30 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
This dry fruit chikki bark brings together the crunch of roasted nuts and the warmth of cardamom and saffron in a festive sweet treat. Rolled into a thin, glossy bark and garnished with rose petals, it is ideal for adding a touch of celebration to Diwali, Bhai Dooj or other special occasions while being easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupAlmonds
½ cupPistachios
½ cupCashew nuts (sliced)
1 tbspGhee (for greasing)
¾ cupSugar
a pinchGreen cardamom powder
a fewSaffron strands
for garnishDried rose petals

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Roast Nuts

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread almonds, pistachios, and sliced cashews on a baking tray. Roast for 7–8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. This enhances the nuts’ natural flavours, creating the crunchy texture needed for the chikki. Grease a rolling pin with ghee while nuts are roasting.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Grease Work Surface

Generously grease the countertop or worktop with ghee. This prevents the chikki from sticking while rolling and shaping. Keep the rolling pin ready and greased to ensure smooth, even thickness.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook Sugar Syrup

In a thick-bottomed pan, add sugar, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and 1 tbsp ghee. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the syrup thickens and turns a light golden brown. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning while maintaining a glossy consistency.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Mix Nuts with Syrup

Immediately add the roasted nut to the warm syrup. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all nuts evenly. Transfer the mixture onto the greased work surface while it is still hot to allow for easy rolling.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Roll Out Chikki

Sprinkle dried rose petals over the nut mixture. Using the greased rolling pin, roll the mixture evenly to approximately 1 cm thickness. Work quickly before it hardens to ensure uniform thickness for easy cutting.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Score and Cool

While the chikki is slightly warm, make shallow cuts with a knife into desired shapes (squares or rectangles). Allow it to cool completely, then gently break along the marked lines. The bark should have a firm, crunchy texture with a nutty aroma.

Step 1
Step 1: Roast Nuts
8 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Grease Work Surface
2 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook Sugar Syrup
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Mix Nuts with Syrup
3 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Roll Out Chikki
5 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Score and Cool
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange chikki pieces on a decorative platter with dried rose petals for a festive touch.

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve alongside hot masala chai or warm spiced milk to balance the sweetness and enhance flavours.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add edible rose petals or a light sprinkle of crushed pistachios for a vibrant presentation.

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