Peanut bars (chikki)

Peanut bars are healthy and a good substitute to store bought energy bars. It has lot of nutrients and a low Glycaemic Index. It is a excellent food for growing kids.

Ingredients:
Peanuts -200 gms
Brown sugar/jaggery -200gms
Butter - 2tblsps

Method:
Invert a flat plate or tray and grease it with butter. Set it aside. Roast and skin the peanuts. In a wide pan add the place the brown sugar along with 1/4 cup of water. Heat over a low flame until the sugar melts. Keep boiling till the syrup becomes thick and hard to stir. At this stage add the peanuts and butter. Stir over a low flame till it becomes a hard mass. 

Spread over the greased plate. Using a rolling pin flatten it to 1 cm thickness. Cut into squares. Cool it completely. Store it in an airtight container.