Proso Millet Shankarpali

Ingredients

• proso millet rava — 100 g
• refined wheat flour (maida) — 100 g
• ghee (or vegetable fat) — 20 g
• powdered sugar — 80 g
• milk — 150 ml
• salt — 2 g
• oil (for deep frying)

Method

1. Combine the proso millet rava, maida, salt and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
2. Heat the ghee until hot, pour it over the dry mixture and rub it through with your fingertips.
3. Pour in the milk a little at a time and knead to a soft, pliable dough; no water goes in.
4. Divide the dough into four and roll each piece out about 1/3 inch thick.
5. Cut into small diamonds with a knife or cutter, lift them off with a spatula and leave them on a dry cloth for 20 minutes.
6. Deep fry on a low flame until light golden. Cool completely and store in clean, dry jars.