Shakkarpara

Rich in carbohydrates and easy to make, Shakkarpara/ Shankarpali (Sweet Crispy Fritters) is a popular Indian sweet made during the festive season of Diwali. watch this video to learn how to make them!

Ingredients:
For 250g Shankarpare:
Oil for deep frying
1 Cup Gram flour according to requirement or Maida
1 small bowl ghee
1 small bowl water
1 small bowl sugar
salt to taste

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1. Combine the milk, sugar and ghee in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the sugar dissolves, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool.
2. Sieve the whole wheat flour and salt together in a deep bowl with the help of a strainer.
3. Add the milk-sugar mixture, a little at a time and knead into a firm dough.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
5. Roll out a portion into 175mm. (7”) diameter circle.
6. Cut it into 25 mm. (1") diamond shaped pieces and prick each diamond with a fork.
7. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry the shakkar paras, a few at a time on a slow flame till they are golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to make more shakkar paras in 3 more batches.
9. Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.