Shankarpala

By Chaheti Tiwari

Mar, 22nd

666

Servings
1 person
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup maida (plain flour)
  • 1/2 cup jaggery
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • ghee to deep fry

Instructions

  • Heat the water and jaggery till all of it dissolves in the water.
  • Strain and cool a bit.
  • Mix the cardamom powder and ghee in the flour.
  • Knead the flour with the jaggery water
  • The dough should be stiff but pliable
  • Break into approx. 20 parts.
  • Knead each with palm and roll into 4" rounds. Make many tiny slits with knife or fork on each on both sides.
  • Keep them aside on a clean cloth for an hour or so to dry a bit.
  • Deep fry in hot ghee on low flame till light golden in colour.
  • Drain and cool for a while.
  • The khajas will become crisper and harder as they cool.
  • Store in airtight container after cooling completely.

Notes/Tips

Making time: 45 minutes Makes: 20-25 pieces