Delicious Nachani Shankarpali for Festive Celebrations
If you’re searching for a perfect Diwali snack recipe that is both tasty and wholesome, Nachani Shankarpali (Ragi Shankarpali) is the ideal choice. Made with nachani flour, ghee, milk, and sugar, this crispy delight is easy to prepare at home and can be stored for weeks in an airtight container. It’s a healthier twist on the traditional shankarpali and an excellent tea-time snack for the festive season.
Preparation Time
- Total Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients for Nachani Shankarpali
- 450 ml milk
- 300 g ghee (vanaspati ghee or clarified butter)
- 300 g powdered sugar
- 1 kg nachani flour (finger millet flour)
- Oil for frying
Method: How to Make Nachani Shankarpali
- Heat ghee in a pan. In a mixing plate, add nachani flour and sugar. Pour the hot ghee into the mixture.
- Knead the dough using milk until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rest for one hour.
- Roll the dough into a round shape and cut into small diamond or square pieces (shankarpali shape).
- Heat oil in a kadai. Fry the shankarpali on medium heat until golden and crispy. Ensure the oil is not overheated.
- Remove from the kadai and place on tissue paper to absorb excess oil.
- Once cooled, store the nachani shankarpali in an airtight container and enjoy during tea time or festive gatherings.
This crunchy and slightly sweet snack is perfect for Diwali gifting and celebrations.