The Paleo Recipe Book

Friday, November 05, 2010

Indian Diwali Sweet Recipe : Shankarpala Recipe

Indian Diwali Sweet Recipe : Shankarpala Recipe




Ingredients :


1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup ghee
1 1/2 cup maida (plain flour)
ghee to deep fry


Method :


Warm the water, sugar and ghee together till sugar dissolves.


Add maida and knead into a soft pliable dough.


Divide dough into 4 parts.


Roll into chappatis 1/3" thick.


Cut with a cookie cutter or knife into small diamond shapes.


Lift with spatula and loosen. Keep aside on a dry cloth for 1 hour.


Deep fry in hot ghee over slow flame till light golden brown.


Drain well and keep aside till cool.


Store in clean, dry containers.
 
 
Source : Recipes Indian