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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
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
20
Servings
Calories
428
kcal
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
This recipe makes about 20 average-sized gulgula.
The recipe can be easily doubled for large batches.
I fry these in two batches and try not to overcrowd the pot.
Nutrition
Calories:
428
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
44
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
37
g
|
Sodium:
4
mg
|
Potassium:
48
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
4
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
6
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg