Shakarpara
Five ingredient shakarpara, sakkarpara or shankarpali is an easy sweet snack flavored with sugar or jaggery and commonly made during festivals such as Diwali. These can be baked or fried. It is more commonly made with sugar but my Mom makes it with jaggery if you are looking for a different option. Perfect for a tea time snack.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
- Pot for frying
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour 125g can use all purpose or wheat
- ¼ cup jaggery or sugar 72g
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional 11g
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt jaggery in heated water.
- Mix flour, salt, water and sesame seeds.
- Add jaggery water to dough and mix to combine. Using hands makes it easier.
- Shape dough into a ball. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Roll out and cut dough
Option 1: Fry
- Heat oil for frying and fry on low-medium heat for 10 minutes until golden brown. Place on paper towel. Serve warm or cool.
Option 2: Bake
- Line a tray with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350F.
Notes
Let cool completely before storing in airtight container
Sesame seeds optional
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg