Kovilpatti Groundnut Candy with Jaggery and Cardamom

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A sweet and nutty Tamil Nadu treat made with roasted peanuts and rich jaggery, flavored delicately with cardamom for an authentic finish. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns raw peanuts, jaggery, water into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 Indian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dry roast 1 cup raw peanuts in a heavy pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, then cool and coarsely crush.
  2. Step 2: In a separate saucepan, combine 3/4 cup grated jaggery and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until jaggery dissolves completely, then boil until the syrup reaches a hard-ball stage (250°F/121°C).
  3. Step 3: Remove syrup from heat and quickly stir in 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and the crushed peanuts, mixing thoroughly to coat all peanuts.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mixture onto a ghee-greased flat surface or parchment paper. Spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness using a greased spatula.
  5. Step 5: Allow it to cool completely at room temperature until firm, then cut into small squares or diamonds for serving.

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