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A crispy, flaky, and savory deep-fried snack from Maharashtra. These diamond-shaped bites are spiced with chili, cumin, and carom seeds, making them a perfect tea-time treat or festive goodie.
For 6 servings
Prepare the dough
Roll and cut the shankarpali
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A crispy, flaky, and savory deep-fried snack from Maharashtra. These diamond-shaped bites are spiced with chili, cumin, and carom seeds, making them a perfect tea-time treat or festive goodie.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 339 calories per serving with 5.41g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack.
Fry the shankarpali
Cool and store
Use whole wheat flour (atta) instead of all-purpose flour and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden, flipping halfway. The texture will be denser but healthier.
Replace all-purpose flour and semolina with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and add 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum to help bind the dough.
Use 3 tablespoons of hot vegetable oil instead of ghee for the 'mohan' to make this recipe completely vegan.
Reduce the red chili powder to 1/2 tsp for a much milder, less spicy version that's suitable for children.