Tamil Nadu Diamond Cuts

Kneed maida well and remove any lumps and add salt and baking powder.

Beat egg and mix it well with maida.

Add 200ml of warm water and 2 tsp of oil and make it a smooth dough.

Make small balls and spread it to thin sheets like chappatti.

Cut it into pieces by longitudinal and horizontal lines at about 1 inch in length and breadth.

Deep fry it in oil till golden brown in colour and keep it aside.

Boil jaggery in water and drain it to remove sediments.

After removing sediments add cardomom and boil it till 3 strings appear in the spoon. :- or else till the liquid is thick that it does not flow properly.

Add the fried diamond cuts into it and mix well.

Now transfer it to a greased plate.