Til Papdi Chikki

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :6 mins
Total Time :8 mins
Servings :Makes 20 pieces

Ingredients :

1/2 cup sesame seeds (til) , refer handy tip
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method :

Heat a broad non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds and dry roast on a slow flame for 2 minutes. Transfer the sesame seeds on a plate and cool completely.
Put the sugar in the same broad non-stick pan, once it start melting, tilt the pan till the sugar melts completely. It takes approximately 4 minutes.
Add the sesame seeds, almond slivers and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Immediately put the mixture on a greased rolling board and wait for a few seconds.
Then roll it into a 250 mm. (10”) diameter circle using a greased rolling pin till it is really thin. If you find it difficult to roll then keep greasing the rolling pin.
Cool it till it is firm.Lift is carefully using a flat steel spatula and cool again completely.Then roughly break them into pieces.
Serve or store in an air-tight container. Use as required.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:The sesame seeds we have used are the one you get for making chikki.