Shankarpali [SEP] country of origin
Shankarpali
Shankarpali or shakkarpara is an Indian snack popular in Western India, especially in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is traditionally enjoyed as a treat on Diwali. It is rich in carbohydrates, making it an instant source of energy. It can be sweet, sour or spicy depending upon how it is made. 
Ingredients.
Shankarpali is made from a dough of sugar, ghee, maida, semolina and salt.
Preparation.
The mixture is made into dough and then mechanically cut into diamond-shaped
). Diwali is celebrated with new clothes, firecrackers and a variety of sweets in the company of family and friends. In Maharashtrian tradition, during days of Diwali, family members have a ritual bath before dawn and then sit down for a breakfast of fried sweets and savory snacks. These sweets and snacks are offered to visitors to the house during the multi-day festival and exchanged with neighbors. Typical sweet preparations include "Ladu", "Anarse", Shankarpali, and "Karanjya". Popular savory treats include "