Mastering the Art of Crispy Odia Gulgula Recipe at Home
Get ready for a crispy carnival in your mouth! Crispy Odia Gulgula Recipe is a traditional deep-fried sweet from the Indian state of Odisha. These golden globes are flavour packed and give you a melt in your mouth texture thats great for impressing guests or cure those sugar cravings. Do not be intimidated by the exotic name; this recipe is surprisingly easy to replicate at home.
Instruction:
How to make Crispy Odia Gulgula Recipe:
Course: Flavour ChroniclesCuisine: Odia (Indian)Difficulty: Beginner20-25
servings20
minutes25
minutes300
kcalThe Crispy Odia Gulgula Recipe presents sweet treats that offer a blend of flavors and textures, surprisingly easy to recreate at home. Let’s roll up our sleeves and prepare these delightful bites together.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups wheat flour
½ cup semolina (suji)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp crushed fennel seeds
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1/3 cup melted ghee or vegetable oil
Water (approximately 1 cup, adjust as needed)
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Directions
- For Dough:
1. Begin by Whisk together flour, semolina, sugar, crushed fennel seeds, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the melted ghee or vegetable oil and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add water mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for a few minutes, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes. - For Shaping:
1. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough again for a minute.
2. Divide the dough into small ping pong-sized balls.
3. Roll each into a smooth, round shape. - For Frying:
1. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat.
2. Carefully add a few gulgulas at a time and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
3. Remember to turn them occasionally for even frying. - For Serving:
1. Remove the gulgulas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
2. Serve the gulgulas on plate with ghuguni (chickpea curry).
Tips:
- Adjust sugar in dough to taste preference.
- Maintain the oil temperature at medium heat to achieve the perfect crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Consider serving with ghuguni; the combination tastes delicious.