This traditional nut brittle is a quick and simple sweet made with roasted peanuts and jaggery. It’s crunchy, naturally sweet, and perfect as a homemade treat or festive snack.
- Serves: 6–8 pieces People
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 240 g Jaggery (natural cane sugar)
- 200 g Peanuts
- 1 tsp Butter (for greasing and syrup)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
180 kcal per piece -
Protein
6 g -
Fat
9 g -
Carbohydrates
20 g
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare jaggery
Cut the jaggery into small pieces so it melts easily. Set aside.
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7–10 minutesMark As Complete
Roast peanuts
Dry roast peanuts in a frying pan on low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Do not overbrown. Set aside to cool.
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5–7 minutesMark As Complete
Melt jaggery
Heat a pan on very low heat, add butter and jaggery. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
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1 minuteMark As Complete
Check syrup consistency
Drop a little syrup into cold water. If it hardens and cracks, the syrup is ready.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Add peanuts
Add the roasted peanuts to the melted jaggery and mix well to coat evenly.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Shape the brittle
Immediately transfer mixture onto a butter-greased board. Flatten using a buttered rolling pin.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Cut and cool
While still warm, cut into pieces. Allow to cool completely before serving.
