East Africa
Kashata
Coconut and peanuts set in golden caramel. Chikki, if it grew up on the Swahili coast.
30 minTime
3 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original182kcalsame
3 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
30minutessame
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
5 steps- 1Grease a tray or steel plate. Have the coconut, peanuts and cardamom ready by the stove.
- 2Melt the sugar in a heavy pan on medium, swirling, until fully melted and golden amber. Molten sugar burns badly, so keep children well away.
- 3Lower the heat and quickly stir in the coconut, peanuts, cardamom and salt until everything is coated.
- 4Tip onto the tray and press flat with an oiled steel cup.
- 5Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm, then cool completely.
Serve it like this
Stack the squares on a plate or wrap them in paper for tiffin boxes.
