Shakarpara / Shakarpali

Hello friends,

Its been quite some time I have posted some new recipe  on my blog. Went through some health issues and after that India trip. Missed all the lovely and  delicious recipes from my dear BM friends. Now as am back to blogging wanted to start with a sweet snack.

Today we are starting with BM 46, my theme for this week is "Car Snacks."  Road trips are awesome. Staying in US, we spend quite some time on roads travelling to different places. Whether it could be for a site seeing or to meet friends and families.

Its always good to prepare something at home to munch on during drive. Much better if you choose to make something that is mess free and easy to pass on. For day 1, I have made  Shakarpara  / Shankarpali. This is not only a great snack for road trips, but also made during Festivals in India.

Here goes the recipe for Shakarpara..........

                                   

We need:

Maida 2 1/2 to 3 cups
Sugar 1/2 cup
Butter/ ghee 1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Pinch of salt
Oil for deep frying

Method:

Mix milk and butter in microwave safe bowl.
Microwave  on high for a minute just to melt the ghee.
Now add sugar and let it melt.
Now add maida few spoons at a time to mix and make soft dough.
Do not make the dough too soft. It should be bit harder than the roti dough.
Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Now remove the dough and mix it well again.
Now make it into 4 to 5 portions.
Roll each portion as roti, it should be bit think.
There will be slight cracks in the edges after rolling.
Cut of the edges to remove them.
Now cut the roti into desired shape.
Usually Shakarpara are small bit size squares or diamond shaped.
Heat oil and deep fry these pieces till golden brown.
Store in air tight container for up to 1 month.

Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for BM 46.

Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 17, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    love this delicious snack!! can keep munching them!!

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  2. The Pumpkin FarmNovember 17, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    neat...look very nice...

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  3. UshaNovember 17, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Nice snack to munch on anytime and a great snack on road trips.

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  4. Varada's KitchenNovember 17, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    One of my favorite snacks.

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  5. SrividhyaNovember 17, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Great snack for road trip

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  6. SaritaNovember 17, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Great snack ! Looks yumm,

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  7. UnknownNovember 17, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Love shakarapara any time , delicious munchies to carry :)

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  8. ArchanaNovember 18, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Delicious and yum snack.

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  9. SrivalliNovember 18, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    That's a great snack to travel with! and good to have you back..

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  10. Priya SureshNovember 19, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Irresistible snacks, can have a bowl of happily.

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  11. Sneha's RecipeNovember 20, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    A snack that one can't stop munching. Love it.

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  12. vaishali sabnaniNovember 20, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Kids love to munch on this lovely snack while travelling. .good one.

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  13. Harini RNovember 21, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    An irresistible snack!!

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  14. PavaniNovember 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Tempting & addictive snack :-)

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  15. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    This is one of my favorite snack, hard to stop munching..Yours look so delicious!!

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  16. Chef MireilleNovember 29, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    so nice to have you back blogging with us again and looks like a nice cirspy snack

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