firstly, in a large mixing bowl dissolve ¼ cup sugar in ¼ cup water.

add in 1 cup maida, 1 tsp rava, ¼ tsp cardamom powder, 2 tbsp ghee and ½ tsp salt.

combine well and knead to smooth and soft dough.

further roll it slightly thick like paratha. if you prefer this shakarpara then you can roll thinly.

cut in diamond shape, size of your choice.

deep fry in hot oil, or bake at 180 degree celsius for 15-20 minutes.

stir occasionally keeping the flame on medium.

fry till the sweet shankarpalli / shankarpara turns golden and crisp.

finally, drain over kitchen towel and serve / store sweet shankarpalli / shankarpara in an airtight container once cooled completely.