Description
Shankarpali or Shakkarpara or Shankarpaada is an Indian snack[1] popular in Western India, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is traditionally enjoyed as a treat on the Diwali holiday. It is rich in carbohydrates, making it an instant source of energy. In Gujarati it is called Shakkarpara (સક્કરપારા), in Marathi it is called Shankarpali (शंकरपाळी), in Bengali it is called Shakerpara (সাকেরপাড়া), in Urdu-Hindi it is called Shakarpare (शुक्र पारे/شکر پارے). The taste of Shakerpara can be sweet, sour or spicy depending upon how it is made.
Shankarpali is made from a dough of milk, sugar, ghee, maida, semolina and salt.
