The Karnataka government halted 'chikki' (candy made of peanut with jaggery or sugar) distribution in state schools, over concerns about its effect on children's health. A report, by the Deputy ...

F ollowing reports that peanut chikki, which are provided to school children as supplementary nutrition along with midday meals, are high in sugar and unsaturated fats, the Department of School ...

A yummy peanut brittle or chikki recipe made with Jaggery. It is a perfect snack to gorge on in winters to keep your body warm. A delicious snack made specially during the festival season of Lohri, ...

After senior officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) flagged concerns about the adverse effects of groundnut chikki, which was being provided as one of the nutritional ...

Peanut chikki is a traditional Indian sweet made with nuts and sugar, often prepared for Lohri. With the festival near, here's an easy recipe to make it at home. Start by roasting the peanuts in a pan ...

Bengaluru: The humble chikki is off the midday meal menu in the state's schools. The peanut bar, which was provided as an alternative to eggs in govt and aided schools, will face the axe following ...

The Karnataka government has decided to stop distributing peanut chikki bars in government and aided schools under the midday meal programme. The move comes after concerns were raised about the ...

After senior officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) flagged concerns about the adverse effects of groundnut chikki, which was being provided as one of the nutritional ...

In addition to the most common groundnut chikki, shops sell several varieties of the chikkis. From puffed/roasted Bengal gram, sesame, puffed rice and Khobara to chocolate, one can find it all in ...