This is a very healthy snacks or candy recipe. Kids will enjoy this and it is much better than sugary candies. I have used cumin seeds in this recipe, which you can replace it with cumin powder as well.

Chigali Recipe

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By Archana P S

Apr, 19th

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Servings
8 persons
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup tamarind
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp salt (or as per your taste)
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp oil

Instructions

  • To begin with take cumin seeds in a thick bottomed container or bowl. You can also make use of grinding stone. You can replace cumin seeds with cumin powder as well.
  • Add in salt. And crush them until coarse powder, Add in jaggery, Add in red chilli powder. Add in tamarind pieces.
  • Start crushing them again, You can make use of mixer grinder to make the crushing easy
  • Add in oil and crush them again. Please note, adding oil is optional
  • Make balls of desired size and shape. Pierce it with tooth pick or icecream stick
  • You can also make small balls, roll them in sugar powder and store it in a box.

Notes/Tips

Have it like a candy and enjoy.