Lohri 2026 Treats: Try These 5 Traditional Gud Chikki Variations at Home

Lohri, celebrated on January 13, is incomplete without jaggery-based sweets. This festival season, try five delicious and crunchy gud chikki recipes that blend tradition with taste, warmth, and festive joy for family gatherings.

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Sesame Chikki

Lohri feels incomplete without chikki. Roast sesame seeds, melt jaggery, and mix. This traditional sweet is rich in calcium and keeps you warm.

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Peanut Chikki

Everyone loves peanut chikki. Dry roast peanuts and remove the skins. Mix them into jaggery syrup and spread on a greased plate. Cut into pieces when cool. It's full of energy.

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Mixed Dry Fruits Chikki

For a protein-packed treat, try dry fruit chikki. Lightly roast cashews, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. Mix them into jaggery syrup and let it set. It's delicious and nutritious.

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Roasted Gram Chikki

This chikki gives an instant energy boost. Mix roasted chana dal into jaggery syrup and spread on a greased plate. When cool, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

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Puffed Rice Chikki

Puffed rice chikki is a lightweight and easy-to-digest treat. Roast puffed rice in ghee, mix with jaggery syrup, and let it set. Cut into rectangles. It's light and crispy.