Shakkarpare

Ingredients 

• 1 cup sugar
• 750 grams refined flour (maida)
• 3/4 cup oil + to deep fry 
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat a non-stick pan, add sugar, 1 cup water, oil and salt, mix and boil till the sugar melts.
2. Remove from the heat and add flour, mix and knead to a semi-stiff dough.
3. Divide the dough into equal balls and roll out each ball into a large disc. Cut out diamonds.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Gently slide the dough diamonds and deep-fry on medium heat till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and cool.
5. Put them on a serving plate and serve or store in airtight containers.