Kal Kals (Sweet Curled Fritters)

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

Easy
🍛 Indian

Total Time

1 hour

Servings

25–30 kal kals

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

2 cups (280 g) white wheat flour

2

1 egg

3

½ teaspoon baking powder

4

½ cup (120 g) powdered sugar

5

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

6

½ cup (120 ml) oil

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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.