Shakkarpara

a traditional Indian snack that's eaten on most festive occasions.

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Shakkarpara is a sweet, crispy, and crunchy dessert that is made from flour, sugar and ghee. It is usually served with a cup of milk or a glass of cold water.

Also known as Shankarpali or shakkar pare, these are similar to the diamond biscuits and is a perfect tea time snack .

Often made during festive occasions like Diwali or weddings, they can be eaten as an evening snack or as a dessert after dinner.

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Shakkarpara Recipe

a traditional Indian snack that's eaten on most festive occasions.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Shakkar Pare, Shankarpali

Ingredients for Shakkarpara

• 2 cup Atta / Maida Flour
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Ghee
• a pinch Salt
• 1/2 cup Water adjust as needed
• for deep frying Oil

How to make Shakkarpara

• Heat a pan under medium flame.
• Add the sugar, ghee and needed water to dissolve the sugar in it.
• When the sugar completely melts and the syrup is ready, cool them for a while.
• Do not cool down completely.
• Take  bowl and add the flour, salt and cardamom powder.
• Mix them well and gradually add the sugar syrup to the flour and knead them.
• Do not make a soft dough. Make balls from the dough.
• Take a rolling board and flatten the balls.
• Do not make it too thin.
• Cut them into diamond shape and transfer them to a plate.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Drop them one by one.
• Fry till golden brown and crisp.
• Drain them using a kitchen towel.
• Cool them to room temperature and store them in an air tight container.