Shakarpara
Shakarpara is a popular Indian sweet snack, often enjoyed during festivals like Diwali. It's made from a simple dough of flour, ghee, sugar, and cardamom powder. The dough is rolled out thin, cut into diamond shapes, and deep-fried until golden brown. The fried pieces are then dipped in a sugar syrup to add sweetness and a crispy texture
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour and ghee.
- Rub the ghee into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll and Cut
- Roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes, such as diamonds or squares.
Step 3: Fry the Shakarpara
- Heat oil in a deep pan.
- Fry the cut pieces of dough in hot oil until golden brown.
- Drain the fried shakarpara on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 4: Make the Sugar Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and a little water.
- Heat the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until a thick syrup forms.
Step 5:Coat the Shakarpara
- Dip the fried shakarpara into the warm sugar syrup.
- Coat the shakarpara evenly with the syrup.
- Place the coated shakarpara on a plate to dry.
Step 6:Cool and Serve
Once the shakarpara has cooled completely, store them in an airtight container.