Sugarpare Recipe (Shankarpali)

Step 1: To begin with the Shankarpali recipe, first heat the water, sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves

Step 2: Take off the heat and cool it slightly

Step 3: Sieve the flour and salt into a mixing bowl and mix it along with ghee, till it forms coarse crumbs

Step 4: Gradually add the water-sugar mixture into the flour

Step 5: Mix and knead the flour into a firm but pliable dough

Step 6: Keep it covered in a cool place for 30 minutes

Step 7: Heat oil in a wok and divide the dough into 3-4 portions

Step 8: Roll out each portion into a thin (about 7-8 inches) circle or depending on the thickness you want

Step 9: Cut squares or diamonds using a pizza cutter, knife or a special Shankarpali cutter

Step 10: Deep fry on low-medium flame in a deep fry pan till the Shankarpali turn golden and crisp

Step 11: Mix the cinnamon and powder sugar in a small bowl

Step 12: While the Shankarpali is still hot, dust it with the cinnamon sugar

Step 13: Cool completely and store in an airtight container

Step 14: Serve Shakkarpara as a tea time snack or you can even pack these in your kids snack box