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Indian Gavvalu (Sweet Shells) Recipe

Gavvalu are a traditional Indian sweet made from flour and sugar, shaped like small shells.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • as needed Oil for deep frying

Instructions 

  1. Mix flour, ghee, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add water gradually to form a dough.
  3. Roll out small portions of dough and shape into shells using a fork or a special tool.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the shells until golden brown.
  5. Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it reaches a one-string consistency.
  6. Dip the fried shells into the sugar syrup and coat well.
  7. Let them cool and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Sweet Shells
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