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Punjab · Dessert

Chikhalwali

Traditional 16. Chikhalwali recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Sesame seeds (white): 250g
• Sugar: 250g
• Ghee: 30g
• Water: 100ml
• Cardamom powder: 1g

👩‍🍳 How to make Chikhalwali

1. Dry roast sesame seeds at 170°C in oven for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
2. Seeds should turn slightly golden, release aroma
3. Heat ghee to 160°C in heavy pan
4. Add roasted sesame seeds, stir 2 minutes
5. Make sugar syrup: boil water with sugar to 110°C (soft ball)
6. Add hot syrup to sesame seeds slowly, stir well
7. Add cardamom powder
8. Cook 3 minutes on low heat (150°C), stirring constantly
9. Pour onto greased tray lined with parchment
10. Flatten to 1cm thickness with wet spatula
11. Cool to room temperature (1.5 hours)
12. Break into pieces
13. Visual: golden-brown, crunchy brittle
14. Store in airtight container (keeps 1 month)

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