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India

Kal Kals (Sweet Curled Fritters)

Serves 25 · 60 minutes

Kal kals are a fried sweet traditionally made during Christmas in Christian communities of India.

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten, Eggs. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (280 g) white wheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) oil

Method

  1. Combine flour, egg, baking powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla to make a moist but not sticky dough.
  2. Flatten teaspoon-sized balls of dough on the back of a fork (preferably with rounded tines) and roll off, forming small snail-shell-like curls.
  3. Deep fry in hot oil (~350°F/180°C), six at a time, until golden brown.
  4. Roll in more powdered sugar while still hot to coat.