Crispy Shankarpali for Diwali | Easy Shakkar Para Recipe | FoodLifeAndMoney

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.

In a saucepan, heat 3/4 cup of milk.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the milk and warm it, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

In a stand mixer, take 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1/2 cup of ghee or clarified butter to the flour.

Add the warm milk little at a time to the flour mixture.

Mix to form a smooth dough, adding milk as needed.

Keep the dough covered for a couple of hours.

Divide the dough into four parts.

Roll each part into a one-eighth inch thick disk.

Cut the rolled dough into small diamond shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.

Fry the diamond shapes in hot oil on medium heat until brown and crisp.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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