Gulgule
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Small, soft fritters of wheat flour sweetened with jaggery, made in Himachali homes for festivals and offerings.
Region: Himachal PradeshOccasion: Festivals such as Lohri and Sair, and offeringsTime: 40 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat flour
- ½ cup grated jaggery, dissolved in ½ cup warm water
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp chopped coconut or dry fruits (optional)
- Oil for deep-frying
Method
- Strain the jaggery water and let it cool.
- Mix it with the flour, fennel and cardamom into a thick batter that drops from a spoon. Rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil on medium heat.
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry, turning, until deep brown and cooked inside.
- Drain and serve warm or cool.
History
Jaggery fritters are an old festive sweet in the hills, made with local wheat and jaggery from the plains.
Significance
Gulgule are shared with neighbours and offered to deities at seasonal festivals.