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    Kadalai Urundai (Peanut Candy)

    Last Updated On: Dec 6, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Kadalai Urundai also called as Kadalai Mittai is a traditional candy made using peanuts and jaggery as main ingredients. Kadalai Mittai is healthy compared to the packed snacks and easy to make too. Learn to make Kadala Mittai or Peanut Candy the right way with step by step pictures and video.

    kadalai mittai served in a gold color bowl

    Kadalai Urundai or Kadalai Mittai is my favorite since childhood. Kadalai Mittai is rich in iron and a healthy snack too. This sweet snack is usually prepared for Karthigai Deepam festival, however you can make it any time and enjoy it.

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    • About Kadalai Mittai
    • Kadalai Mittai Video
    • Kadalai Mittai Ingredients
    • How to make Kadalai Mittai Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Kadalai Mittai

    ‘Kadalai’ in tamil means peanuts and ‘Urundai’ means round balls and Kadalai Mittai translates to Peanut Candy. It comes in 2 shapes : cylindrical balls or rectangular bars. The balls are popularly known as kadalai urundai and the bars are kadala mittai.

    I like kadalai mittai very much either the chikki type or the kadala urundai. Mittu loves peanut chikki which has semi grind peanuts in bar form. Kadalai Urundai or mittai is very easy and quick to make if you have skin removed peanuts in hand, these days you get them readily available in supermarkets. You can even buy raw peanuts roast them well deskin and use it. This snack is packed with protein and iron so you can make this for your kids.

    Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

    Kovilpatti is a main town in Thoothukudi district in the south of Tamil Nadu which is famous for kadalai mittai. Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has become very popular these days though I have not tasted it.

    I have read in an article that they use a small measure of sugar for getting the crisp texture. Will have to taste it once to understand how they make it. As of now this version using jaggery is healthy and easy to make at home.

    kadalai mittai served in a gold color bowl

    Kadalai Mittai Video

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    Kadalai Mittai Ingredients

    • Peanuts – You can use raw peanuts with skin or without skin too. Roast them until golden and use it.
    • Jaggery – I used block jaggery so crushed it using a mortar and pestle. You can use powdered jaggery too.
    • Cardamom powder – Cardamom powder is the main flavoring used here.
    • Salt – A pinch of salt is added to lift the sweetness.
    • Ghee – Ghee is used for greasing the palms while shaping, it also gives great flavor.
    kadalai mittai ingredients

    How to make Kadalai Mittai Step by Step

    1.To a sauce pan add 1/2 cup jaggery along with 1/4 cup water. Heat it up.

    add jaggery, water

    2.Boil well until jaggery melts completely. No need to check for consistency just let jaggery melt that is enough. Switch off, remove and set aside.

    let it melt

    3.Add 1 cup peanuts to a heavy bottomed kadai. Roast until golden transfer to a plate and set aside.

    roast peanuts until golden

    4.Now to the same kadai strain and add the jaggery syrup.

    strain and add jaggery syrup

    5.Let the syrup boil, add a tiny pinch of salt along with 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.

    add salt, cardamom powder

    6.Give a quick mix. Let the syrup boil.

    give a quick mix

    7.At one stage the syrup becomes frothy and thick check by adding it in water – the syrup should not dissolve, if you take and roll it will form a ball, now as you can see this is soft ball consistency.

    soft ball consistency

    8.Cook for few more seconds and you can easily form hard ball like this – this is called hard ball consistency. If you drop it on a steel plate it will give a sharp ‘tang’ sound. This is the perfect stage so switch off.

    hard ball consitency

    9.Add roasted peanuts.

    add roasted peanuts

    10.Mix it well quickly. Remove from flame.

    mix it quickly

    11.Grease your palms with ghee and shape them into small balls.

    roll between your palms

    12.Kadalai Urundai or Kadalai Mittai is ready!

    kadalai mittai is ready

    13.At the last it may be hard to roll so heat up the kadai so that the mixture loosens a bit, then shape them.

    heat again to loosen

    14.Kadalai Urundai is ready!

    kadalai urundai is ready

    Store in an airtight container.

    kadalai mittai

    Expert Tips

    • You can use raw peanuts with skin or without skin. If it is with skin you need to roast and remove the skin then use it.
    • Keep a plate or bowl ready with little water to check the consistency.
    • Be quick after the hard ball consistency is reached. It will be very hot so be careful.
    • If you let it cool down for more time forming balls will be tough.
    • Keep rolling if you keep it in your palms you will feel the heat more so keep rolling fast.
    • Finally the mixture may be hardened so heat it up to loosen a bit then roll the remaining.
    • Rice flour can also be greased in your hands, it helps to bear the heat. But I personally feel the glossy finish will be missing when we use rice flour.
    • Stays crisp for about a week if stored in an airtight container.
    • The flame should be in low to low medium and not in high.

    Serving and Storage

    Kadalai Mittai can be served as a snack with coffee or tea. You can store this in an airtight container for up to a week.

    FAQS

    1.What type of jaggery to use?

    You can use grated or crushed jaggery or jaggery powder. I buy paagu vellam which has a deep brown color and intense flavor. Choose jaggery that has a mild yellow hue.

    2.Why am I not able to shape into balls?

    If the jaggery syrup passes the hard ball consistency it will be hard like a stone and will not be able to form balls. If the hard ball consistency is not reached and you add peanuts and try to shape it then you cannot shape them into balls.

    kadalai mittai served in a gold color bowl

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    Kadalai Mittai Recipe | Kadalai Urundai | Peanut Candy

    Kadalai Urundai also called as Kadalai Mittai is a traditional candy made using peanuts and jaggery as main ingredients. Kadalai Mittai is healthy compared to the packed snacks and easy to make too. Learn to make Kadala Mittai or Peanut Candy the right way with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings15 balls
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup peanuts
    • 1/2 cup jaggery
    • 1/4 cup water
    • one tiny pinch salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

    Instructions

    • To a sauce pan add 1/2 cup jaggery along with 1/4 cup water. Heat it up.
    • Boil well until jaggery melts completely. No need to check for consistency just let jaggery melt that is enough. Switch off, remove and set aside.
    • Add 1 cup peanuts to a heavy bottomed kadai. Roast until golden transfer to a plate and set aside.
    • Now to the same kadai strain and add the jaggery syrup.
    • Let the syrup boil, add a tiny pinch of salt along with 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.
    • Give a quick mix. Let the syrup boil.
    • At one stage the syrup becomes frothy and thick check by adding it in water – the syrup should not dissolve, if you take and roll it will form a ball, now as you can see it is soft ball consistency.
    • Cook for few more seconds and you can easily form hard ball like this – this is called hard ball consistency. If you drop it on a steel plate it will give a sharp ‘tang’ sound. This is the perfect stage so switch off.
    • Add roasted peanuts.
    • Mix it well quickly. Remove from flame.
    • Grease your palms with ghee and shape them into small balls.
    • Kadalai Urundai or Kadalai Mittai is ready!
    • At the last it may be hard to roll so heat up the kadai so that the mixture loosens a bit, then shape them.
    • Kadalai urundai is ready!

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    Notes

    You can use raw peanuts with skin or without skin. If it is with skin you need to roast and remove the skin then use it.
    Keep a plate or bowl ready with little water to check the consistency.
    Be quick after the hard ball consistency is reached. It will be very hot so be careful.
    If you let it cool down for more time forming balls will be tough.
    Keep rolling if you keep it in your palms you will feel the heat more so keep rolling fast.
    Finally the mixture may be hardened so heat it up to loosen a bit then roll the remaining.
    Rice flour can also be greased in your hands, it helps to bear the heat. But I personally feel the glossy finish will be missing when we use rice flour.
    Stays crisp for about a week if stored in an airtight container.
    The flame should be in low to low medium and not in high.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kadalai Mittai Recipe | Kadalai Urundai | Peanut Candy
    Amount Per Serving (30 g)
    Calories 98 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 3mg0%
    Potassium 91mg3%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 3g6%
    Calcium 15mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Gauri

      November 25, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      I used to have these in dozens as a kid… yummm

      Reply
    2. Priya

      November 25, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Please pass me some,feel like munching rite now.

      Reply
    3. Poornima Nair

      November 25, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      I love these and they look awesome. The one time I tried making them, they were a failure, can never seem to get the consistency of jaggery right

      Reply
    4. divya

      November 25, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      looks yummy & mouthwatering…delicious!

      Reply
    5. ramya anand

      November 25, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Love kadalai mittai and urundai!

      Reply
    6. suhaina aji

      November 26, 2012 at 8:20 am

      MY FAV..SWEET SNACK..LOVE TO MUNCH IT. NICELY DONE DEAR.

      Reply
    7. Vimitha Anand

      November 26, 2012 at 8:30 am

      Love this to the core… Looks so perfect and inviting

      Reply
    8. CharlesR

      November 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Hello!

      I cannot get jaggery where I am.

      Can I use brown sugar? Would I still need the water?

      Have a Joyful Day :~D
      Charlie

      Reply
    9. Sharmilee! :)

      November 26, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      @Charles : I am not sure about brown sugar….I recommend using jaggery

      Reply
    10. Uma Ramanujam

      November 26, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Looks divine. My paati makes it often. As I can not tolerate the heat while making urundai, till now,I didn't go that side. but it is tempting to grab.

      Reply
    11. Reshmi Mahesh

      November 27, 2012 at 3:49 am

      Tempting and delicious kadala urundai..

      Reply
    12. Premalatha Aravindhan

      November 27, 2012 at 11:19 am

      Love this at anytime. Looks perfect and delicious…Happy Karthigai deepam to u n ur family:)

      Reply
    13. Sangeetha

      November 28, 2012 at 1:39 am

      This is one of my fav childhood snack but now I couldn't eat this kind of snack becoz of my tooth sensitivity 🙁
      Kadalai urundai looks really tempting n u have made it perfectly…my kids too love the chikkis more than this urundai 🙂

      Reply
    14. b.arunaseshan

      November 19, 2013 at 7:18 am

      I love to eat this sweet at any time 🙂

      Reply
    15. Pavithra

      February 13, 2014 at 12:33 am

      Hi Sharmi,

      Did you start with raw or roasted peanuts?

      Reply
    16. Pavithra

      February 13, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Also can we make this without removing peanuts skin?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        February 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm

        No the skin will make the peanut candy bitter…..so its advisable to remove the skin

        Reply
    17. sree

      March 21, 2014 at 9:55 am

      so good. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    18. darlensons

      August 16, 2015 at 11:11 pm

      Is there a low sugar version available

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        August 17, 2015 at 9:40 am

        This is not sugar, we use jaggery for this

        Reply
    19. ssshari

      November 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      I prepared Kadali mutti its easy to make I love it my husband will helps me so i t form more taste

      Reply
    20. Surya

      December 02, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Made this,hubby and kids loved it! Thank u so much Akka,love u 🙂

      Reply
    21. Priya N

      February 19, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      After forming balls when I bite jaggery is like sting coming out (naru)..wt went wrong. ..

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        April 09, 2019 at 6:59 am

        It means the jaggery consistency has passed the correct stage.

        Reply
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