UP Gulgula Sweet Wheat Fritter Festival Jaggery UP Holi

Method

1. 1

   Combine whole wheat flour with fennel seeds, cardamom powder and a pinch of baking soda.

2. 2

   Add the dissolved jaggery water gradually, mixing into a thick, smooth batter — slightly thicker than pancake batter.

3. 3

   The batter should fall slowly from a spoon.

4. 4

   Rest 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil for deep frying on medium.

6. 6

   Drop heaped teaspoon portions of batter into the hot oil — they will form rough round balls.

7. 7

   Fry on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes turning regularly until deep golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   The jaggery caramelises giving them a deep brown colour.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Cool slightly before eating — the hot jaggery centre is very hot.

11. 11

    Gulgulas become denser as they cool.