Assorted Chikkies

Abstract

Chikki is a sweet product prepared by mixing various types of nuts and other ingredients either with jaggery or sugar. These ingredients are mixed with thick syrup made of jaggery or sugar. The mixture is cooled and then smaller pieces are made and packed. There are many ingredients which are used like groundnut or cashewnut kernels, sesame seeds, pieces of dried coconut, dry-fruits and so on. Chikki is popular all over the country amongst all age groups but school going children and rural areas are the main targets. This product can be manufactured anywhere on the country, but this note considers the North-Eastern States as a preferred location, in view of growing market.