Shivank Dwivedi, Satna: With the arrival of winter, the demand for desi snacks that provide warmth and energy to the body increases. Peanut-jaggery chikki is made every year in homes, but this time the craze of gram-jaggery chikki has gained momentum in Baghelkhand, which is superior in taste, health and energy. The protein of roasted gram, the natural sweetness of jaggery and its warmth to beat winters make it perfect for people of all ages. The special thing is that this traditional snack can be prepared at home in a few minutes and is beneficial for everyone from children to the elderly.
Centuries old tradition in Baghelkhand, Desi Chikki of gram jaggery
Gram-jaggery chikki, which is considered the symbol of winter in the villages and towns of Baghelkhand, is still made with great enthusiasm in every house. While talking to Local 18, Baghelkhand resident Meena Dwivedi says that it is certain that gram-jaggery chikki will be made here during the cold season. With its regular consumption, the complaint of anemia in children, adults and women starts going away automatically. He says that home made chikki is more nutritious and pure than the market one, hence people adopt it as a tradition even today.
Beneficial snack for strength, muscles with taste
Roasted gram contains rich protein and jaggery is an excellent source of natural minerals, due to which this chikki not only provides quick energy to the body but also strengthens the muscles. Many families also make chana dal-dry fruits laddu along with this chikki, which if eaten regularly increases physical strength in the body, especially in children and youth. The problem of lethargy and weakness often increases in winter, in such a situation this desi superfood gives strength to the body from within.
An easy solution for natural warmth and better digestion in winter.
Winter season slows down the digestion process due to which complaints of gas, indigestion and weakness increase. In such a situation, gram-jaggery chikki provides natural warmth due to which the body temperature remains balanced. Roasted gram keeps the stomach light and jaggery makes digestion active. If the body gets tired quickly in cold or digestion gets disturbed then eating one or two pieces of gram jaggery chikki daily is very beneficial. It makes the body strong and gives continuous energy.
Easy recipe at home, nutritious chikki ready in minutes
It is very simple to make it, first of all remove the peels of gram and roast them lightly. Then keep ready the same amount of jaggery as you take gram. Cut the jaggery into small pieces and heat it with light water, when it becomes a paste, add it to the gram and mix well. Now roll this mixture and cut it into small pieces. Your crisp, tasty and energy-packed Baghelkhandi Chana Jaggery Chikki is ready.
