Sweet Shells / Teepi Gavvalu

My first attempt at making Gavvalu. I always enjoyed the non sweet version of this recipe.But my husband is a big fan of the sweet version so had to make it for him :)
This is for you Hubby !!!!

Cooking Time - 40 Min

INGREDIENTS
2 Cup           All Purpose Flour / Maida
1/2 Cup        Unsalted Butter / Ghee
As Required   Water
For Sugar Syrup
2 Cup           Sugar / Jaggery
1 Cup           Water
1 Tsp            Lemon Juice

PROCEDURE

• In a wide bowl add all purpose flour, butter, water, and prepare dough.The dough should be firm and it should neither be too soft or hard.Cover it and leave aside for 10 min.

• Now make marble sized balls and make the shells.

HOW TO PREPARE SHELLS

• You can use a comb / back of a fork / grater to make shells.
• Use your thumb and press the ball gently onto the comb to roll into a shell.       
• Prepare shells and keep them aside.

                                                                                                     

                                                   

• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel and put it on medium flame.Slowly add the shells and fry till they turn into golden brown color.

• Remove them from oil and drain it on a paper napkin to absorb the excess oil.

• Time to make some sugar syrup - Take a steel vessel and add sugar/jaggery and water.Let it dissolve on medium flame and allow the sugar to thicken.It should reach a one string consistency.To this add lemon juice and switch off the flame.
                                 

          Note : Lemon juice is added to avoid crystallization of sugar syrup.

• Now soak them into the sugar/jaggery syrup and let it cool to room temperature.

                         ENJOYYY !!! And remember to store them in an air tight container.