Tezzbuzz Desk- Be it the festive season, evening tea time or a sudden craving for something sweet – Gulgula are the perfect desi snack for every occasion. Lightly crunchy from outside and soft and sweet from inside, Gulgulas are liked by everyone from children to adults. The special thing is that it does not require much material or complicated process to make them. These can be prepared quickly with common items present in the kitchen.
Let us know the easy method of making Halwai style delicious sweet Gulgula.
First of all, heat some water in a pan and add jaggery to it and let it dissolve well. Keep in mind that there should not be any grains in the jaggery. After this, keep the solution to cool.
Take wheat flour in a big bowl. Now prepare a thick solution by slowly adding jaggery and water.
The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when poured with a spoon, but not too hard.
Now add fennel, cardamom powder and baking soda to this solution.
Keep the batter covered for 10-15 minutes, this will make the dumplings puffy and soft.
Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium flame. When the oil gets heated well, reduce the flame. With the help of a spoon, pour the batter little by little into the oil. The dumplings will automatically start taking a round shape. Fry them till they turn golden brown. After frying, take it out on tissue paper to remove excess oil. Now your delicious Gulgulas are ready to serve.
Gulgule is a traditional sweet which can be prepared in a short time and makes the atmosphere of the house sweet. This is a great option to serve with tea or to guests during festivals. So next time you feel like eating something sweet, try home-made hot dumplings instead of market sweets.
