Make the dough

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1. Mix sugar in warm water for a few minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the maida (all-purpose flour), oil, salt to a large bowl. Mix using one hand such that the oil gets completely mixed in the dough. Keep mixing for 1-2 minutes. Check that the dough holds its shape when taken in hand.
3. Now add the sugar water to flour and mix to make a stiff dough (similar to puri). Add minimum additional water to make the dough. I just needed 2 tablespoons water more to make the dough.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Roll/Cut the dough

1. Now divide the dough into 3 parts and make balls. Roll out the dough thick, like a paratha. Cut into diamond or square shapes. You can use a roller to make it easier to cut the shakarpara. Or you can use a large knife or pizza cutter to cut them too.
2. Separate each square and keep aside in a plate. It is okay to keep the squares on top of each other. They will easily separate when frying.

Fry the shakarpara

1. In a kadai/wok, heat the oil on medium-high flame. Then Reduce the flame to medium.
2. Dip the cut dough pieces in the hot oil. Fry while stirring frequently till the shake pare turn golden brown (about 4-6 minutes). You will need to make and fry them in multiple batches.
3. Take them out and lay them on a kitchen towel. When completely cool, serve or store them in an airtight container.