Crispy Sweet Diwali ShankarpaliVeg
Celebrate the festival of lights with this classic, traditional Indian sweet snack. These crunchy, diamond-shaped treats are made with a perfect blend of refined flour, semolina for added crispness, and a sweet milk-sugar syrup. Deep-fried until golden brown, they make for an irresistible homemade treat during festive gatherings. Follow this simple guide to master the art of making these delightful, melt-in-the-mouth bites that your friends and family will absolutely love.
Ingredients
250 g All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
1 tbsp Semolina(Rava)
100 g Clarified Butter (Ghee)
50 ml Milk
50 ml Water
Tiny pinch Salt
For frying Oil
100 g grain sugar
Instructions
1
In a pan over medium heat, combine water, grain sugar, half the ghee, and milk. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
2
In a large bowl, mix refined flour, semolina, salt, and the remaining ghee. Rub with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3
Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour and knead into a smooth, pliable dough. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
4
Divide the dough into portions and roll each into a thin disc (about 0.5 cm thick).
5
Cut the disc into thin strips, then move diagonally to create diamond-shaped pieces. Remove any uneven ends.
6
Heat oil in a pan over moderate flame.
7
Fry the diamond-shaped pieces, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy
8
Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
