Shakarpare sweet mathari (diwali Snacks)

   shakarpare              ( शकरपारे )

                                                                   

   This is a snack generally made during diwali.It is made of jaggery.As jaggery is considered auspicious

    this is made prior to other  diwali dishes .

Ingredients required

Whole wheat flour 2 cups

grated jaggery  1/2








cup  (grated)

oil for frying

a pinch of salt

1 teaspoon of sesame seeds

Add 1/2 cuo of water to jaggery and boil it so that it dissolves in water.Let it cool till it comes to room temperature.In a bowl put flour and mix salt and sesame seeds.Add 6 tablespoon of oil and mix it well.

Now knead the flour with jaggery water.Mix well to make a homogenious soft dough.

make six equal balls   

.Roll it on a rolling tray.With help of a cutter cut into diamond shaped pieces.Poke these with a knife or a sharp pin so as to avoid the puffing while frying.

Let these dry for 20 minutes and then fry in oil on a slow flame.Now deep fry on a slow flame till these turn into a golden brown crispies.

Let these be cooled and then store in an airtight container.