Soanpapdi (সোনপাপরি)

 ### Soan Papdi Recipe

**Ingredients**:

- 2 cups Gram flour (besan)

- 2 cups All-purpose flour (maida)

- 2 cups Sugar

- 1 ½ cups Ghee (clarified butter)

- 1 cup Water

- ½ tsp Cardamom powder

- 2 tbsp Milk

- 1 tbsp Lemon juice

- Chopped almonds and pistachios (for garnishing)

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Flour Mix**:

   - Sieve together the gram flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

2. **Cook the Sugar Syrup**:

   - In a pan, mix sugar, water, and lemon juice.

   - Cook on medium heat until it reaches a two-string consistency (a thick syrup). Add cardamom powder and milk, stir well, and turn off the heat.

3. **Roast the Flour**:

   - In another pan, heat ghee and roast the flour mixture on low-medium heat. Stir continuously until the flour turns golden and emits a nutty aroma.

   - Once roasted, remove from heat and keep aside.

4. **Combine Syrup and Flour**:

   - Slowly add the sugar syrup to the roasted flour mixture while stirring continuously. Mix well until it forms a smooth and consistent dough.

5. **Whisk to Create Layers**:

   - Allow the dough to cool slightly. Knead it with your hands until it becomes stringy and starts forming layers. You can also whisk it with a fork to achieve the flaky texture.

6. **Shape the Soan Papdi**:

   - Pour the mixture into a greased tray or plate, flatten it evenly, and garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.

   - Allow it to cool completely, then cut it into square or diamond-shaped pieces.

7. **Serve and Store**:

   - Once cooled and set, your Soan Papdi is ready to serve! Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Enjoy your homemade flaky, melt-in-mouth Soan Papdi!