Shankarpale — शंकरपाळे

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1.25 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup clarified butter (ghee)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1.5 cups water
• Refined oil (for deep frying)

Steps & Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot, pour into a bowl, and dissolve sugar and salt completely.
2. Heat ghee in a pan until warm, pour it into the sugar water, and stir well.
3. Add sifted flour and knead into a stiff, firm dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.
4. Roll into thick circular discs, slice diamond shapes, and deep-fry in warm oil on medium-low heat until golden-pink.

💡 Nutrition Value

• Preservative Free: Authentic homemade sweet utilizing fresh ghee and clean oils, avoiding commercial hydrogenated fats.
• Energy: High-energy carbohydrate snack perfect for active kids and festive celebrations.