Sweet shells / Gavvalu

Ingredients:

White flour                     -        2 cups

Sugar                              -        1 cup 

Cardamom / Elaichi        -        2-3 (finely ground)

Salt                                                  

Water                           

Oil                       

Method:

We will start with the preparation of the shells first.

Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt, about 2 table spoons oil and enough water to knead this into a soft dough. Start by rolling the dough into small balls of about a 1-2 cm diameter. Take a wooden sweet shell maker and press these balls against the wooden board to get the shape of sea shells. Once, you are done preparing these shells. Deep fry them in oil until golden brown.

Shell Maker

Now, for the caramel, add 1/4^th cup water to the sugar and put the pan on a medium flame. When the sugar dissolves completely and starts boiling, add the cardamom powder. When you see the caramel is almost done, add all the shells and mix it carefully without breaking the shells. 

Your sweet and crispy snacks are here to stay for as long as 3-4 weeks.

Make sure to store them in a dry air-tight container after they are completely cooled down.