How To Make Mithai (Shankarpali)! Small, delicious kurma snack for Diwali or anytime!

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Melt ghee and add it to the flour mixture, mixing until crumbly.

Add milk and vanilla extract, and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.

Cut the rolled dough into diamond or square shapes using a knife or pastry cutter.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the cut pieces in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top while still warm.

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