Chikki is a very common Indian sweet snack, but the fact is not many are aware of its amazing history.
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 ri...