firstly, in a mixi take 1½ cup rava and ¾ cup sugar.
blend to a fine powder and transfer to a large bowl.
add ½ cup wheat flour, ½ tsp cardamom powder and ¼ tsp salt.
mix well combining all the ingredients well.
now add ¼ cup ghee, crumble and mix well until the flour is moist enough.
now add 2 tbsp of milk and start to knead the dough.
knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, adding more milk if required.
knead to a soft dough, cover and rest for 20 minutes.
after 20 minutes, knead the dough again to have a smooth and soft dough.
now pinch a large ball sized dough.
using a rolling pin, roll to slightly thick thickness.
using a cutter, cut to a diamond shape or shape of your choice. you can also cut to a square shape if you wish for.
deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on low.
stir carefully, without breaking the sooji shakarpara.
fry on low flame, until they turn golden and crisp.
drain off the suji shankarpale over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
finally, enjoy rava shankarpali recipe with a cup of masala chai.