Suwari / Suvari - Gujarati style sweet and deep fried thin Crackers

Suwari or Suvari is a unique and traditional snack that can be seen in many Gujarati households during Diwali festival, unfortunately in this modern era, this old school gem is losing its popularity.   It's mildly sweet, crispy, crunchy yet melts in your mouth and these deep-fried thin crackers are my favourite. Suwari translates Smooth.  These crackers made using Plain flour, Ghee, Sugar and Sesame seeds. Although these delicious crackers are specially made for Diwali, we don't serve these to guests. Nowadays it is considered as old fashion but for family members, it's a favourite tea-time munchies during the festive holiday.

Traditional Suwari is normally made without any flavours, but I made small batch with cardamom flavours along with plain Suwari. If you are a fan of traditional recipes, make it on this Diwali !

You will need :-

• 250 g plain flour
• 75 g sugar
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds lightly crushed
• Pinch Cardamom powder ( optional )
• 4 tbsp.Ghee ( melted )
• Ghee or oil for deep fry   

Method :-
In 5-6 tbsp. water dissolve sugar and leave it aside. ( I used milk )
In a big plate sieve plain flour and melted ghee and mix well.
Add sesame seeds and cardamom powder.
Add sugary water and once again mix well.
Knead the dough, if you need more water add very little.
Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes.
Divide the dough into equal pieces.
Keep the dough balls covered with a clean kitchen towel.
Make balls and roll out in a circle very thinly.
Keep them separate on a clean kitchen towel and let it dry little.
Repeat with the remaining balls.
Heat ghee or oil in kadai on a medium heat.
Slip one or two rolled suwari in hot oil or ghee and fry without getting pink or brown. ( fry like papad )
Remove it from the kadai and leave it separate to cool down quickly, once it cools, it will become crispier)
Let it completely cool down , then store in a air tight container.
Enjoy with glass of milk or masala chai.

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