SHAKKARPARA

BY  WHISKAFFAIR

STEP 1

Add all-purpose flour and ghee in a large mixing bowl or parat (large shallow plate) and mix well using your hands.

STEP 2

Add lukewarm water (approx ½ cup) little by little and knead to make a tight dough.

STEP 3

Cover the dough with a dishcloth and keep it aside for 15 minutes.

STEP 4

Knead the dough once again for 20-30 seconds and divide the dough into 2 parts.

STEP 5

Roll one part of the dough to make a circle. The thickness of the circle should be approximately ¼ inch. Do not roll it thin otherwise, the shakkarpara will turn out hard.

STEP 6

Cut the circle into small square or diamond shapes using a sharp knife.

STEP 7

Heat ghee or oil for frying in a pan over medium flame. Add the shakkar pare to the hot ghee and fry on medium low heat until they turn golden brown in color. Keep stirring while at regular intervals.

STEP 8

Fry only until the shakkarpara are light brown in color. They will not look and taste good if the color changes to dark brown. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon and let them cool completely.

STEP 9

Add granulated sugar and ½ cup water to a pan and heat on medium heat for 10-12 minutes to make 2-3 thread syrup.

STEP11

Now take a little syrup on one of your fingers and press it with the thumb. You should see 2-3 threads forming in between the finger and the thumb.

STEP12

Add the cooled shakkarpare to the pan with sugar syrup immediately and mix gently to coat them with the syrup.

STEP12

Add the cooled shakkarpare to the pan with sugar syrup immediately and mix gently to coat them with the syrup.

shakkarpara is ready!