Shakkar para is a crispy, sweet, diamond or rectangular shaped Indian snack is usually made on the festivals of Diwali and Holi. In Maharashtra, this traditional snack is known as shankarpali. It’s worth to make this snack at home because the process is very easy and you just need a few basic ingredients like maida/refined flour, sugar, ghee, milk and oil.
Shakkar para for some, is a very versatile snack and comes in a savory version too. Popularly known as namak-para or tukdi as it is referred to in some parts of South India.
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Ingredients For Shakkar Pare Recipe
- 2 cup (250g) maida/refined flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4th cup ghee/clarified butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- Oil for frying
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds (optional)
Method In Making Shakkar Pare Recipe
- In a large bowl take 2 cups of Maida, add pinch of salt, sesame seeds and powdered sugar. Mix everything well
- Now add melted hot ghee and mix again.
- Gradually add milk to the above mixture
- Knead into a smooth dough. Once done, cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into three equal parts.
- Now grease the rolling pin with ghee and roll the dough. Don’t roll it into very thin sheets, else the pare will become flat and wont become fluffy. For better understanding refer video
- With a knife or a pizza cutter, cut them into desired shape.
- In a pan heat the oil and fry the shakar paras on low flame until golden brown from both sides and fluffy. It will take around 8-10 minutes.
- Cool them completely before storing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to One month.
Note:
- You can also use cardamom powder instead of white sesame seeds/til.
- You can substitute all purpose flour (Maida) with whole wheat flour Or even you can use half maida and half wheat atta.
