firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1½ cup maida and 2 tsp rava. adding rava makes shankarpara crispy.

now add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.

mix well making sure all the spices are well combined with the flour.

heat 2 tbsp ghee and pour over flour.

crumble and mix until the flour turns moist and holds shape when pressed with the fist.

now add ½ cup water and knead the dough.

knead to smooth and tight dough adding water as required.

grease the dough with 1 tsp oil and rest for 5 minutes.

knead the dough again making sure its tight and smooth.

divide the dough into half and roll gently.

roll to slightly thick rectangle shape.

now cut into diamond shapes with sharp knife or using pizza cutter.

deep fry in hot oil by dropping one by one.

keep the flame on low to medium fand stir occasionally.

fry on low flame for 15 to 20 minutes or until the shankarpali turns crisp and flaky.

drain off the tukudi over kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

finally, enjoy spicy shankarpali with hot cup of tea or store in an airtight container for a month.