Gol Papadi/ Sukhadi/ Gur Papadi

Gol papadi is a traditional sweet recipe made especially during winter months. The combination of gol/ jaggery and wheat flour makes for a yummy sweet treat to snack on. This sweet is also known as sukhadi or gur papadi. It only requires a few ingredients yet is still flavorful and tasty. It is very quick and easy to make and the more ghee you use, the softer consistency you will get. I learned this recipe from my mom and today I am sharing this recipe with you all.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup finely chopped almond (optional) 

1/2 cup ghee

1 tablespoon milk

1/2 cup gol/ jaggery (finely cut or shredded)

1 teaspoon melted ghee (to grease plate/ thali)

Directions: 

1. On low flame, melt ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add flour, stair continuously and saute until it turns light brown in color and a sweet aroma is present.
2. Remove the pan from the stove and add 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir and then add the jaggery and chopped almonds. Stir for an additional three to four minutes until the gol melts and ghee separates.
3. Immediately pour the mixture into a greased plate (thali). Spread and press evenly with the base of small bowl/ varka. 
4. While still warm, mark deep cuts of square or diamond shapes into the mixture. Cool for an hour.
5. Once set, remove the pieces with a steel spatula. Store in an airtight container.

Note: By adding a little milk, the sukhadi will be very soft and tastier too. The texture will be like the famous Mahudi version - Tirth's Sukhdi.