Heat water in a bowl and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Sift the semolina and all-purpose flour.

Add baking soda to the flour mixture and mix well. Add the oil or ghee and combine thoroughly.

Gradually add the sugar syrup to the flour mixture and knead into a medium-soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, divide the dough into portions and roll each one out into a thick disc, like a thick tortilla.

Using a knife, cut the dough into squares or your preferred shapes. Heat oil and fry the pieces on medium-high heat until golden brown.

Your sooji and all-purpose flour shakarpare are ready. Let them cool, then store in an airtight container. Serve whenever you like.