Sahakarpara Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a saucepan dissolve ¼ cup of sugar in 1 cup of water. Do not boil. Turn of the heat and keep it aside.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a wide mixing bowl add 2 ½ cup all purpose flour (maida), ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup ghee. Mix well until ghee is completely combined with the flour. This gives a crisp flaky texture. Mix till a coarse bread crumb texture is reached.

step 3

• STEP 1.Next adding the sugar water a little at a time, knead to make a firm smooth dough. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes.

step 4

• STEP 1.Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

step 5

• STEP 1.While the dough is resting, heat oil in a kadai or deep pan for deep frying.

step 6

• STEP 1.Divide the dough into 2 to 3 large portions.

step 7

• STEP 1.Dust a flat surface and roll out each portion to a desired thickness. The thicker the shakarpara the longer it takes to cook through .

step 8

• STEP 1.Cut out diamond shapes or any desired shapes and slide them a few pieces at a time into the preheated oil.

step 9

• STEP 1.Fry on medium heat to ensure that the pieces fry through till it is golden brown and crisp. Flip over as it is frying. once evenly browned remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper towels. As the shakarpara cool they will continue to crisp.

step 10

• STEP 1.(Optional) in a bowl add 4 tbsp sugarand 1 tsp cinnamon powder and mix well. Dust this mixture over the shaparpara while they are still warm.