Shakkarpara Or Sweet Diamond Cuts

Shakkarpara or sweet diamond cuts is another diwali  hit in our house which my mom makes for every diwali. This is very simple to make, not much effort but tastes really good. It is basically plain diamond cuts coated with sugar syrup which gives it a sweet taste. If you want to try something really simple and yet get good remarks you should definitely try this.

Ingredients:

1 cup Maida

1 tsp  Ghee or oil

1 pinch Salt

Water to knead dough

Oil to Deep Fry

For Sugar Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 tsp Lime juice

Method:

Mix Maida, ghee and salt and add water little by little to make a smooth dough and keep aside for 15 minutes.

Prepare 1 string consistency sugar syrup by mixing sugar and water and boil for 5-10 minutes.
Add lime juice at the end to prevent crystallisation of sugar.

Divide the dough into 4 or 5 balls. Apply little flour on the board and roll evenly as thin as possible.
Use plastic sheet or wax paper on you rolling board if you have difficulty in rolling.

Make straight lines using knife or pizza cutter. Make diagonal lines to form small diagonal shapes.

Heat Oil and add the doamond cuts. Keep turning them so that they cook evenly.
Cook till golden brown in colour. Transfer to a kitchen towel and immediately dip in the sugar syrup.

Mix well and remove to a plate. Allow to cool.

Sugar coated little diamond biscuits are ready.