Kachariyu is a winter Special Traditional & Healthy Gujarati Snack. ‘Kacharvu’ means “to grind”, and since we grind the Sesame seeds in this recipe the name derived is Kachariyu. It’s very healthy & Popular food in Gujarat during Winter season. You can call it as desi version of Energy Bars, and it can be stored for up to 3 weeks at room temperature (during winter season).

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 cup seedless Dates
• 1/2 cup grated Jaggery
• 2 tbsp. sliced Cashews
• 2 tbsp. sliced Almonds
• 1 tbsp. Watermelon Seeds
• 1 tsp. Poppy Seeds
• 2 tsp. dry Ginger Powder
• 2 tsp. Peepramul Powder / Ganthoda Powder
• 2 – 3 tbsp. Clarified Butter or Sesame Oil

Instructions

• Coarsely grind Sesame Seeds in a mixer grinder. Grind at lowest speed for just 3 – 5 seconds.
• Add grated jaggery and dates and grind again with Sesame Seeds.
• Remove the mixture in a large bowl.
• Add Almonds, Cashew, Watermelon Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Ginger Powder & Ganthoda powder.
• Add 1 tbsp. Ghee and mix well all the ingredients.
• Instead of Clarified Butter, you can also use Sesame Oil
• Add Ghee as required, it will help to bind the mixture.
• Winter Special Kachariyu is Ready.
• Serve in a bowl and garnish with Dry Fruits.

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