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Gluten Free Guyanese Gulgula

A rich fritter made with banana and raisins and typically served during Hindu Holidays. This gluten free recipe allows for a wholesome alternative to the traditional recipe.
Course Dairy Free, Gluten free, Refined Sugar Free
Cuisine Guyanese
Keyword dairy free gulgula, gluten free gulgula, gluten free gulgula recipe, gluten free guyanese gulgula, sugar free gulgula
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 428kcal
Author Althea Brown

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Cookie Scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup of warm coconut milk
  • 1 cup of All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 teaspoon of rapid rising yeast
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup of rinsed and soaked raisins raisins soaked in water to soften. Water is discarded and not added to the batter
  • 4 cups of oil suitable for frying

Instructions

  • Add banana to a mixing bowl and crush with a fork until smooth
  • Then add sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and vanilla extract and mix together well
  • Next add the warm milk and combine
  • Then add flour, yeast, salt and mix together to form a thick batter
  • Next add the soaked raisins, mix well, cover and let rest for 30 minutes
  • Then add oil to a pot suitable for deep frying and bring up to temperature on medium heat (around 350 °F)
  • Next drop batter into oil using a dinner spoon or a cookie scoop
  • Fry until deep brown in color, turning often to prevent burning
  • Remove from the oil and drain on some paper towel, then let cool before serving

Notes

  1. This recipe makes about 20 average-sized gulgula.
  2. The recipe can be easily doubled for large batches.
  3. I fry these in two batches and try not to overcrowd the pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg