Festive & fasting
Shankarpali
शंकरपाळी
Lightly sweet, flaky diamond biscuits fried golden for Diwali faral. They keep for weeks in an airtight jar.
Prep40 min
Cook25 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Method
0 of 5 steps doneWarm the milk, ghee and sugar together just until the sugar dissolves. Don't let it boil. Cool to lukewarm.
Pour over the flour and salt and knead into a firm, smooth dough. Cover and rest.
Roll out to about 3 mm thick and cut into small diamonds with a knife or pastry wheel.
Fry in batches in medium-hot oil, stirring, until evenly golden.
Drain and cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.
Cooked with Murli Refined Cottonseed Oil
Refined at our Dhule facility from non-GMO Indian seed, naturally cholesterol-free and fortified with vitamins A and D.