Maida Biscuit

கல கலா (Maida Biscuit)

Maida Biscuit known as Shankarapali or Shankarapara is a popular snack in Gujarat, Maharashtra Karnataka and Tamilnadu. In Tamilnadu this is called as kalakala. It is traditionally enjoyed during Diwali. It can be sweet, sour or spice depending upon how it is made.

This is an easy to make snack (can be done in 15 minutes) and it is perfect for a tea time. In Rajapalayam, you can find this in special mixure and it is one of my mom’s favorite and she always digs out for this in the mixure.

Kids will love this biscuit a lot and because of simple procedure, it is a perfect recipe for a beginner to try.

Ingredients for Maida Biscuit

All purpose flour – 1 1/4 cup
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Milk – 1/4 cup
Butter – 3 tbsp
Salt – pinch
Baking soda – pinch

Directions

Take a pan and add sugar, milk and butter.
Warm the pan until the butter melts.
Take a mixing bowl and add flour, salt, baking soda then mix well.
Pour the warm liquid (melted butter) into the flour.
Knead the dough for a minute.
Divide the dough into 2 parts.
Roll one of the ball for 1 inch.
Cut the dough into whatever shape you want.
Heat oil in a frying pan.
Set the flame in low medium.
Add the sliced pieces into hot oil.
Fry until the color changes to golden brown.
Follow the same directions for the remaining batches.
Maida biscuit ready.