7 Nostalgic Candies Like Imli & Kacha Aam That You Can Make At Home To Relive Your Childhood

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Remember the days when a simple, sweet and sour candy had the power to get happy shrieks from us? All that was needed to brighten up the day was a little candy. The love was so deep that we had to be warned by our parents, ‘Don’t take candies from strangers’. Well, we’re still the same little kids, who love ‘em candies, except, now we can make them at home! That’s right dear readers, today we bring to you a list of candies that will hit them nostalgia feels right at home. Brace yourselves for a chatpati ride!

1. Tamarind Candy (Imli Candy)

Topping the list is our fave, khatti Imli candy. Our moms & grandmas bringing these lip-smacking candies on all family road trips, while we eagerly waited for our turns to have them - is a childhood memory we all cherish, no? What’s your imli candy story? Rejoice and remember, as you make these in only 10 easy steps at home! Follow the recipe below, reminisce & relish.

Here’s The Recipe | https://hebbarskitchen.com/tamarind-candy-recipe-imli-candy/

2. Amla Candy

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Now, this is the candy our dadi’s forced us to eat. Known for its awesome and healthy properties, Amla or Indian gooseberry is a rich source of vitamin C. (And living through this pandemic, we all know how necessary that is in fighting cold & cough, right?) A great way to end your meal, these are super easy to make (they can take 2-3 days to dry in the sun if you don’t use an oven). Homemade versions are best because you can control the sugar and ensure no preservatives. We’ll have these any day over those vitamin-C tablets, right guys?

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.secondrecipe.com/amla-candy/

3. Aam Papad

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Aam Papad with black salt is a memory in itself. A hot favourite among grownups and kids alike, these leathery mango sweets are so yummy that they are sure to fill our hearts with joy and faces with smiles. Now, make your own & surprise your fam! We assure you your hard labour in the hot kitchen will all be worth it when you sit down and enjoy these little mango delights with lemon juice & masala in the evening. 

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.archanaskitchen.com/aam-papad-recipe-tasty-mango-bars

4. Coconut Chocolate Candy 

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We can’t really have a childhood throwback without including an item prepped with chocolate. That too chocolate coconut candy! Bounty lovers where ya at? This recipe will definitely make your kiddos your number 1 fans. Gobble down these delish melt in mouth chocolate coconut delights & thank us later! We’ve even got a coconut-free recipe for y’all who can do without the coconut part! *Wink* 

Here’s The Recipe | https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/coconut-chocolate-candy/rs62392026.cms
Check Out The Coconut-Free Version Of The Recipe | https://www.parleproducts.com/parle-recipes-details.aspx?mpgid=18&pgidtrail=18&rprodid=15

5. Milk Toffee Recipe 

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Be it Eclairs or Melody, the chewy milk toffees were a ballgame of their own. We could have as many of these sweet little delights as we could hoard. Remember how we all used to jump to collect these from the big balloons at birthday parties? And, emotionally blackmail our friends in school into giving us more of these yummies when they brought the packet of these toffees. Ah, the good ol’ days! Well, it’s time you make these buttery and toothsome milk toffees at home. Happy cooking!

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/recipe/Milk-Toffee-Sanjeev-Kapoor-Kitchen-FoodFood.html

6. Mango Bite 

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Come on, no need to hide your happy tears. Parle’s Mango Bite has been brightening our days for a long, long time. The popularity has still not diminished, with kiddos today liking it as much as we did. Well, we don’t promise the recipe to be as good as our dear Mango Bite, but we can try & experiment! Surprise your fam with your Masterchef culinary skills and enjoy the goodness of mangoes anytime, anywhere!

Here’s The Recipe | https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/mango-bites/rs59339258.cms

7. Kaccha Aam Candy

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Us Dilliwalas are by default super chatore people, with a never-ending love for tangy, sour candies. Yep, you got it right, we are talking about the khatti kaccha aam candy, which was by far our favourite and hence, the last but best entry! We might not buy as many toffees these days, but we sure like to be reminded of our jolly childhood and taste the tangy goodness on our tongues. What are you waiting for! Get on and start making these khatti toffees. And don’t forget to take a pic for the ‘gram! 

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBB_NpaYc90

Which one of these recipes are you gonna master first?