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This kopra chikki Indian recipe is quite unique in its flavour and texture. It is thinner than most other chikkis, has an exhilarating crispness, and the rich flavour of coconut and jaggery. Here is a detailed step-by-step recipe that shows you how to make coconut chikki at home.

This Lonavala style coconut chikki makes use of desiccated coconut. It is easily available in the market and also known as sukha grated nariyal. The chikki made with this nariyal is also less brittle and slightly soft to be enjoyed by senior citizens who often have chewing problems.

To make coconut chikki, heat an aluminium kadhai on a high flame. Add the jaggery, mix well and cook on a high flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Lower the flame to slow and keep stirring continuously for 2 minutes, till it forms foam and changes the colour. Switch off the flame and keep stirring for a few more seconds. Add the desiccated coconut and mix very well. Put it on a greased platform, while mixing it upside down using a flat ladle. Pat the mixture, with greased hands and roll it using a greased rolling pin to make 325 mm. (13”) diameter circle. While rolling make sure it does not stick on the platform. If it sticks, loosen it using a flat ladle, and roll again. Cut immediately using a sharp knife into equal squares. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

While peanut chikki is more common during Sankrant, this kopra chikki with jaggery is also quite famous. Most of us on returning from Lonavala love to pack this chikki to enjoy this crunchy sweet for days after our outing. Try making it at home. It takes less than 20 minutes.

Tips for coconut chikki. 1. Keep all the required items ready on the kitchen platform before you begin making the chikki and make sure you use only an aluminium kadhai to get the right temperature and texture. 2. Be very quick while cooking jaggery, as it tends to burn quickly. 3. While the chikki is still hot, remember to turn it upside down frequently as described in the recipe so that both sides will be smooth and glossy. 4. Rolling immediately is also important. You may have to bear little heat, but once it cools down rolling is not possible.

Is Coconut Chikki healthy?

Yes, this is healthy but very restricted quantity. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Dry Coconut (Kopra) : Coconut meat that has been dried or desiccated is very concentrated and has a low moisture content, which is the reason it has the highest total fat and saturated fat content. Foods rich in total fat and saturated fat have been identified as potential risk factors in the development of a variety of diseases of lifestyle, such as heart disease, certain cancers, obesity and diabetes. Good points - No cholesterol, Very low in sodium, High in manganese.

What's the problem?

Jaggery (Gur) : When compared to sugar, which provides only empty calories, jaggery is considered to be a superior natural sweetener. Sugar is definitely one of the causes of many chronic diseases, but jaggery too needs to be consumed in moderate amounts. What you would consume is just about a tbsp (18 g) or a tsp (6 g). While those with heart diseases and weight loss can have a dessert made with this quantity of jaggery occasionally as an option to refined sugar, but diabetics need to avoid this sweetener too as it can spike blood sugar levels instantly. Read is jaggery healthy for complete details.  

Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Coconut Chikki?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. There is too much jaggery used in the recipe. What you would consume is just about a tbsp (18 g) or a tsp (6 g). While those with heart diseases and weight loss can have a dessert made with this quantity of jaggery occasionally as an option to refined sugar, but diabetics need to avoid this sweetener too as it can spike blood sugar levels instantly.

Can healthy individuals have Coconut Chikki?

Yes. But limited quantity.

What is a healthier Indian dessert option ?

We suggest you try low fat gajjar halwa recipe which uses dates as a sweetener and low fat milk which works well for diabetics. Also Dry fruits stuffed dates is healthy. Make oats and mixed nuts ladoo recipe which is sweetened by jaggery,  oats and dates kheer and anjeer and mixed nuts barfi (not for diabetics).

Dry Fruit Stuffed Dates

How to burn 38 calories that come from one piece Coconut Chikki?

Walking (6 kmph) = 11 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 4 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 5 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 7 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.