Peanut Chikki/Kadalai Mittai/Kadalai urundai is an excellent anytime sweet snack or after food delight. Kadalai Mittai Chikki is liked by all ages and is a very popular sweet mittai in Tamil Nadu. Protein content in the peanut is equal to the cashew and thus peanut has a unique space in south Indian traditional food habit. Kadalai Mittai is prepared using split peanuts that are hold by Jaggery syrup followed by the colorful coconut shreds gently topped here and there. HEALTH BENEFITS : Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, and Cashews are rich in protein and healthy monounsaturated fats which won't spike your blood sugar levels and good for a diabetic snack and healthy heart snack. Eating a handful of Peanuts a day is said to increase the good cholesterol (HDL) in your body which is good for heart health.
