Shakarpara

After being very good at not allowing temptation to come in the way of sampling the pre Diwali sweets...and I was super proud of myself too and then BHAM !!!...these tempting morsels arrived at my doorstep and I was like a kid in a candy store...haven't eaten Shakarapara in years...not sure if my kids remember eating it at all...well !!!...they're in for a feast now,that's for sure ! Crispy ,light (in texture only) ,that first bite leaves you with a thin coating of powdered sugar on the upper lip to quickly lick away...oh my goodness...the simplest things in life bring the most joy and that in turn brings out the very child in you ! Again,it's amazing how food can transport you to happy times and bring with it a host of other memories tucked away deep in your mind...I am thankful that I can share this with you :)))

 This recipe is from a book ,I believe it is a foolproof recipe...do try and let yourself feel like a kid again,even if it's just one bite !!!

 Ingredients:

 

All-purpose flour - 500 gms

Ghee - 100 gms
Baking powder - 11/2 tsp
Water to knead
Oil for frying

For the coating -
Sugar - 300 gms
Water - 100 ml

How to make shakarpara:

• Sieve the flour and then add ghee to it. Mix the mixture till it resembles breadcrumbs.
• Add the baking powder and then with the help of water knead it into a stiff dough.
• Cover it with a damp cloth for 10-15 min.
• Heat oil in a kadai. Divide the dough into three long rolls.
• Roll each portion to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with knife into 1/2 inch pieces.
• When the oil gets perfect hot fry the pieces on medium flame for 10-12 minutes or till the pare are crisp and light golden.
• Drain them on a paper tissue and fry the remaining pieces in the same way.
• To make the syrup (coating)
• In a pan boil the water and the sugar till it reaches one-string consistency
• Remove from fire, add the pare all together and coat the pare evenly with the help of a flat spoon.
• Do not mix too much, as the sugar will harden.
• Take them out and let them dry for a while.
• Store in airtight container.