Candy can be enjoyed at any age. A chewy taffy or tangy-sweet candy brings back memories of when pocket money was Rs 10 and a portion was reserved for candies for many adults. Try these three easy do-it-yourself recipes on National Candy Day, then keep and savor the delicious treats at any time.

The finest aspect? All of them are prepared with natural ingredients and are sugar-free, making them healthy and elevating your mood.

Candy with ginger and turmeric

Sweet and spicy, this candy is impossible to eat in one sitting.

Ingredients

• Grated ginger: 1 small cup
• Grated raw turmeric: ½ of small cup
• Jaggery powder: 1 medium cup
• Black peppercorns (crushed): 2-3 tablespoons
• Crushed cloves: 1 teaspoon
• Black salt: 2 teaspoons
• Butter paper or silicone mould

Recipe

• In a non-stick pan, add the jaggery and simmer over low heat for three to five minutes to melt it.
• Together with the other ingredients, such as crushed black peppercorns, cloves, and salt, add the grated ginger and turmeric. Stir thoroughly.
• Cook until the corners are coming off the pan and the jaggery mixture has thickened. Taste it; it should be sweet and spicy.
• After pouring the mixture onto silicone mold or butter paper, let it cool.
• After cutting into little cubes, transfer to an airtight container. Keep chilled and savor it.

Tamarind candy and jaggery

A tribute to the 1990s tiktiki lozenge.

Ingredients

• Tamarind pulp: 100gm
• Jaggery powder: 300gm
• Rock salt: To taste
• Black pepper powder: 2 teaspoons
• Butter paper or silicone mould

Recipe

• Remove any branches from the tamarind pulp and deseed it. Small amounts of water are added to create a smooth, thick paste.
• Add the jaggery powder and simmer over low heat for two to three minutes in a nonstick pan.
• Add the rock salt, black pepper powder, and tamarind pulp. Mix thoroughly.
• The mixture should thicken and start to separate from the pan after cooking.
• After pouring onto a silicone mold or butter paper, allow it to cool. Slice into cubes, transfer to an airtight container, and savor.

Nuts bar and Mixed seeds

A crispy power snack to satisfy minor hunger cravings.

Ingredients

• Mixed seeds: 200gm
• Mixed dry fruits: 250gm
• Peanuts: 100gm
• Jaggery powder: 500gm
• Black salt: 1 teaspoon
• Butter paper or silicone mould

Recipe

• After removing the skin, dry roast the peanuts.
• Cut the dry fruits into rough pieces.
• Cook the jaggery in a nonstick pan over a flowing heat for three to four minutes.
• Stir in the peanuts, chopped dry fruits, and mixed nuts.
• Mix thoroughly after adding the salt. Cook until the mixture thickens and the pan’s corners start to come away.
• Over a silicone mold or butter paper, pour. Permit the mixture to cool. Slice into cubes or bars and savor.

NOTE:

1. Additionally, you can add creative shapes to the candy by using cookie cutters.
2. After pouring the mixture onto butter paper to create your own candy pops, you can add straws.