Shakarpara Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Take a wide bowl and add ghee and maida with little water.

step 2

• STEP 1.Combine these ingredients using your hands and knead into a thick dough. Take small portions of the dough and make large divisions out of it.

step 3

• STEP 1.These are traditionally made in a cylindrical shape; however, you can shape them into squares or triangles as well.

step 4

• STEP 1.Meanwhile, take a pan and heat it over medium flame. Then, add the remaining oil for deep frying and once the oil is sufficiently hot, carefully add the shakarpara balls in the pan.

step 5

• STEP 1.Deep fry them till they turn slightly golden in color. Keep the flame low. Once done, drain the excess oil using an absorbent paper and transfer to a plate.

step 6

• STEP 1.Take another pan and add the water and the sugar in it. Heat the pan over medium flame.

step 7

• STEP 1.Then add saffron powder and simmer the mixture till it gets thick and sticky in texture.

step 8

• STEP 1.Then remove from flame and keep aside.