Goan Sweet Khatkhate / Coconut Candy

Step 1

Grease a plate with ghee and keep aside.

Step 2

Heat the jaggery in a non stick saucepan on medium high heat. Stir in between.

Step 3

Once the jaggery is melted properly, switch off the heat. Add in all the ingredients like shredded coconut, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts and cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 4

Add in all the ingredients like shredded coconut, roasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts and cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 5

I used store bought roasted sesame, but you can roast the raw sesame on a skillet kept on low flame till they slightly change color.

Step 6

Let the mixture cool down for 5 minutes. don't let it cool down completely.

Step 7

Take a tablespoon of mixture on your palm and shape it into a ball and then flatten it by pressing into disc shape.

Step 8

Keep it on a greased plate and repeat for the remaining mixture.

Step 9

Let them cool down completely and then store in the air tight container.