Shakkar Para

Festivals are a time for tradition, and Shakkar Para is the embodiment of cherished customs and sweet flavours.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup finely chopped Jaggery
• 1 cup Wheat flour
• 1/4 cup Ghee
• 1 tsp Saunf (Fennel seeds)
• Pinch of Salt (optional)

Directions:

1. In a pan, add 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add 1 cup of finely chopped jaggery to the boiling water and mix. Let the mixture boil and cook until the jaggery dissolves completely.
3. Allow this jaggery mixture to cool completely.
4. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of wheat flour, 1/4 cup of ghee, and 1 tsp of saunf (fennel seeds). You can add a pinch of salt if desired.
5. Begin to combine the ingredients until the mixture starts to come together.
6. Gradually add the prepared jaggery syrup in batches and knead to form a hard dough.
7. Divide the dough into two parts.
8. Roll each part gently, and then cut it into squares or diamond shapes.
9. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 5 Minutes.
10. Place the cut Shakkar Para pieces in the air fryer basket.
11. Air fry at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, or until they become golden and crisp.
12. Once they are done, your delicious Shakkar Para is ready to enjoy!
13. Feel free to store them in an airtight container once they have cooled down to keep them fresh and enjoy!

Recipe Credits: iamtarneet

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