Chikki is a very common Indian sweet snack, but the fact is not many are aware of its amazing history.
In the year 1888, when the railway line was started in India and as the construction work of it geared up, the railway line was constructed uptil Lonavala station which happens to be a very famous spot adored by Mumbaikar’s during the monsoons.
Due to laborious work put in by the workers, they required something healthy and tasty to eat so as to sustain them. This is how the idea of chikki was invented by Mr. Maganlal, India’s largest and the oldest chikki maker.
The innovative idea of giving chikki to the workers was that it had three simple reasons, one it was healthy, two yummy in taste and third affordable to everyone. Even after 126 years the technique required to make chikki is still very simple and common. First the peanuts are roasted so that they become soft and be crushed smoothly. Then, jagerry and sugar are added to the crushed peanuts and three of them are blended at a right temperature. Once a fine mixture of three of them is composed, then they are cut into pieces and are sent for packing. The core three ingredients of chikki makes the food item rich in taste and nutrition because there is zero amount of preservatives added, as sugar itself acts as a preservative.
This sweet snack has got several benefits because of which it is especially recommended to pregnant women, especially those who cannot cope with the required daily nutrients.
The century old snack has come up with so many varieties, due to its high demand across the nation. Now day’s people not only get to eat chikki made of dry fruits, but also flavors like chocolate, strawberry and tangy ginger which has also been incorporated by the chikki makers. Though the flavors and product line has got better and wider but one thing has always remained the same, that is the rich nutrient value provided by chikkis in the most economical way.
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