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jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Roast peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove peanuts from the pan and let cool slightly, then coarsely chop them.

In the same pan, add water and jaggery, stirring until dissolved over medium heat.

Cook the jaggery mixture until it reaches a soft ball stage, about 10-15 minutes.

Add the chopped peanuts, ghee, cardamom, and salt to the jaggery mixture, stirring well to combine.

Pour the mixture onto a greased surface or parchment paper.

Spread it out evenly with a spatula or rolling pin.

Allow it to cool for a few minutes until it begins to set, then cut into squares or desired shapes.

Let the chikki cool completely before serving.

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