Khapli Wheat Shankarpali | Sweetened with Khandsari | शंकरपाळी

Description

Bring the festive warmth of Diwali to your table with Past In Present Agro Traditional Shankarpali from Satara. Prepared with Khapali (emmer) wheat flour, Khandsari sugar and desi buffalo ghee, these diamond-cut bites combine poppy seeds (khaskhas), cardamom and Saindhav salt. Fried in cold-pressed groundnut oil, they are crisp, flaky and mildly sweet, and made without artificial additives or preservatives.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Khapali Wheat Flour: Made with emmer wheat flour for a distinctive grain flavour.
• Sweetened with Khandsari: Unrefined Khandsari sugar gives these bites their mild sweetness.
• Kneaded with Desi Buffalo Ghee: Ghee adds richness and a flaky texture, without synthetic leaveners.
• Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil: Fried in single-filtered, wood-pressed groundnut oil.
• Aromatic Spices & Seeds: Cardamom, khaskhas and Saindhav salt round out the flavour.
• Nutritional Information: The existing laboratory-report values are provided below.

Ingredients & Shelf Life

• Khapali Wheat Flour, Khandsari Sugar, Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil (for frying), Desi Buffalo Ghee, Khaskhas (Poppy Seeds), Cardamom Powder, Saindhav Salt.
• Allergen Information: Contains Gluten (Wheat) and Milk Solids (Ghee). Frying medium contains Groundnut (Peanut).
• Shelf Life: 3 Months from the packaging date.
• Once Opened: Store in an airtight container in a dry place; best consumed within 3 weeks to preserve peak crunch.

Nutritional Information

(Laboratory Tested Values – Kulkarni Food and Water Testing Laboratory, Report No: KL/F/25-4193 & 4193 A)

• Test Subject: Past In Present Agro – Shankarpali
• Serving Size: 30 g (A festive serving)

Made without synthetic colours, preservatives or palm oil.

Know Your Maker

Family recipes, kitchen experience and patient preparation shape the flavour of this festive faral.

Behind it is Asha Jadhav Tai of Asha Foods in Satara.

Known for handcrafted Maharashtrian pickles, slow-roasted Goda and Kala masalas, and Metkut, Asha Tai learned her family recipes from her mother-in-law.

Her rural kitchen provides steady employment to over 15 to 20 local women in Satara. Together, they clean seeds, sift flour, knead dough and cut traditional diamond shapes.

A Special Faral Partnership for Diwali

After tasting Asha Tai's festive faral, we partnered with her to combine her traditional technique with our pantry ingredients.

Our festive Shankarpali is prepared with:

• Khapali wheat flour in place of maida.
• Unrefined Khandsari sugar for sweetness.
• Desi buffalo ghee, cardamom, khaskhas and Saindhav rock salt.
• Past In Present Agro's wood-pressed cold-pressed groundnut oil for frying.

The result is crisp, aromatic faral for festive sharing and familiar tea-time moments.

Benefits

• Distinctive Grain Flavour: Prepared with Khapali wheat flour.
• Mild Sweetness: Sweetened with Khandsari sugar.
• Traditional Preparation: Buffalo ghee adds richness to the dough, which is fried in cold-pressed groundnut oil.
• Aromatic Finish: Cardamom, poppy seeds and Saindhav salt complement the crisp texture.

Ways to Enjoy

1. The Traditional Diwali Faral Platter

• How: Serve alongside crunchy Chakli, roasted Poha Chivda and festive Karanjis.
• Why: The mild, crumbly sweetness complements savoury festive snacks.

2. Afternoon Chai Pairing

• How: Enjoy 3–4 pieces with adrak (ginger) chai or black tea.
• Why: Cardamom aroma and ghee undertones complement spiced tea.

3. Wholesome Travel & Festive Gifting

• How: Gift a jar to relatives or pack in festive sweet boxes.
• Why: The diamond-cut bites are easy to share. Follow the storage guidance to maintain their crunch.

Storage Info

• General Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and dampness.
• Sunlight Protection: Protect from direct sunlight.
• Airtight Containment: Immediately transfer into an airtight glass jar or clean stainless-steel tin to maintain crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
• Handling: Always handle with clean, dry hands or a dry serving spoon.