Traditional Kerala Peanut Balls Made with Pure Jaggery & Premium Roasted Peanuts — A Clean, Nutritious, Energy-Rich Snack for All Ages
Kerala holds a long tradition of bringing simple ingredients together to create wholesome snacks. Peanut Balls, locally known as Kadalai Mittai, are one such favourite. These small round treats are made using just three classic ingredients – premium peanuts, pure jaggery and a touch of cardamom. The result is a naturally sweet, energy-rich delicacy that people across South India enjoy during tea time, travel or as a quick bite between meals.
At Worth2Deal, we prepare these Kerala-style Peanut Balls in a hygienic environment using carefully chosen peanuts. Only high-quality nuts are selected because the flavour and crunch mainly depend on the freshness of the peanuts. Each batch is roasted to bring out the natural nutty aroma, then mixed with warm jaggery syrup and shaped immediately to lock in the texture.
Parents often look for guilt-free snacks for children and this is where Peanut Balls become a great choice. Many kids tend to skip meals or eat very little, which reduces their overall energy intake. Peanuts naturally contain protein, healthy fats and essential minerals that help support growth and keep children active. Instead of snacks loaded with artificial flavouring and refined sugar, these jaggery-based peanut balls offer a far healthier alternative.
Jaggery not only sweetens the snack in a natural way but also provides iron and minerals that refined sugar lacks. The mild cardamom touch adds a pleasant aroma that blends beautifully with the roasted peanuts. The best part is that this recipe needs no refined sugar and no oil, making it a cleaner and more nourishing tea-time sweet.
Kadalai Mittai is loved across India, and you will find similar snacks known as chikki, gur gajak or groundnut jaggery balls in the northern states. The Kerala version keeps the traditional approach alive by focusing on purity, crunch, and balanced sweetness. This makes it suitable for all age groups, especially school-going children who need a quick source of energy.
Worth2Deal has been associated with preparing and exporting high-quality snacks to Middle Eastern countries, where freshness and hygiene are strictly monitored. Every batch is handled with care from roasting to packaging. This ensures consistent taste, freshness and safety for families who prefer clean snacking options.
These peanut balls are perfect to serve with tea or coffee, pack in children’s snack boxes, keep at work desks or use as a post-workout bite. The combination of peanuts and jaggery gives steady energy release that helps during busy days. If you are looking for a simple, traditional, nutritious sweet without unnecessary additives, Kerala Peanut Balls make an ideal addition to your kitchen.
Whether you call them peanut balls, kadalai mittai, chikki balls or jaggery peanut bites, this classic snack captures the essence of Indian homemade sweets. Crispy, flavourful and naturally sweet, they remain a timeless favourite for good reason.
