Kulkul Recipe | Eggless Kalkal Recipe

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Eggless Kulkul recipe with step by step photos. Kulkul is a deep fried sweet pastry that comes from the Goan cuisine. These pastries are traditionally made during Christmas. Although, a traditional Kalkal or Kulkul recipe would consist of eggs, this one here on my post is an eggless version. This is a scrumptious sweet snack and whether Christmas festivities or no, you can prepare these at home and enjoy at any time of the year.

eggless kalkal recipe

An eggless version of kalkal was requested by a few readers. So sharing this recipe. The eggless kalkal tastes as good as the kalkal made with eggs. Its difficult to make out the difference between eggless kalkal and one made with eggs.

I can tell as I have had both types of kalkal. At home we mostly make eggless version of kalkal. Here I am sharing my mom’s recipe which is quick and easy. At times she also makes kalkal with eggs.

Kulkul have a flaky as well as soft melt in the mouth texture. They are made with all purpose flour (maida) and ghee. Then they are deep fried and then sprinkled with powdered sugar.

eggless kalkal recipe

You must be wondering how the kalkal get this unique shape. The dough of kalkal is shaped into small balls. Then the balls are places on a fork and rolled from one end to other end. Thats how the kalkal get the shape and pattern of a snail shell.

You can serve Kulkul warm or at room temperature. Once they come at room temperature, then store in an air tight container. They stays good up to a week

Step-by-Step Guide

How to make Kulkul Recipe

1. Measure and keep all the ingredients ready for making kalkal.

eggless kalkal recipe

2. Sift 2 cups of maida (all purpose flour) and salt. Place aside.

eggless kalkal recipe

3. Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee (clarified butter) until it melts and appears golden.

eggless kalkal recipe

4. Pour the melted ghee on all sides of the flour.

eggless kalkal recipe

5. Allow the ghee to cool down.

eggless kalkal recipe

6. Rub the flour and ghee together with the tips of your fingers. The mixture will appear like bread crumbs.

eggless kalkal recipe

7. Next add ⅛ teaspoon cooking soda (about 1 to 2 pinches) and 1 pinch of salt. Stir and mix well.

eggless kalkal recipe

8. Mix very well.

eggless kalkal recipe

9. Now add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla essence.

eggless kalkal recipe

10. Mix well.

eggless kalkal recipe

11. Lastly pour ⅓ cup of milk.

eggless kalkal recipe

12. Begin to knead the dough.

eggless kalkal recipe

13. Keep kneading till the dough becomes soft and pliable.

eggless kalkal recipe

14. The dough should be soft and smooth.

eggless kalkal recipe

15. Cover the dough with a lid or muslin cloth or cotton cloth. allow the dough to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

eggless kalkal recipe

16. Remove the lid and knead the dough for 1 minute.

eggless kalkal recipe

Shaping kalkal

17. Make marble sized balls or teaspoon sized balls from the dough.

eggless kalkal recipe

18. Place one ball at a time on the fork.

eggless kalkal recipe

19. Gently flatten the teaspoon-sized balls on the back of a fork.

eggless kalkal recipe

20. Slowly start rolling from one end.

eggless kalkal recipe

21. Continue rolling to the other end.

eggless kalkal recipe

22. Gently seal both the ends. The shape should look like a small snail shell.

eggless kalkal recipe

23. Just place the rolled kalkal on a wide dish. Place a linen cloth or cotton cloth over the kalkal so they don’t become dry.

eggless kalkal recipe

Frying kalkal

24. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai. Once the oil is hot enough or just check by adding a small piece of dough in the oil. If the dough rises gradually and steadily, then the oil is ready for frying the kalkal.

eggless kalkal recipe

25. Fry 10 to 12 kalkal at a time. Take care not to overcrowd the kadai.

eggless kalkal recipe

26. Fry on medium flame till they appear golden brown in color. keep checking with the help of a slotted spoon.

eggless kalkal recipe

27. Fry till they become crisp and golden.

eggless kalkal recipe

28. Remove them with a slotted spoon draining the extra oil.

eggless kalkal recipe

29. Place the deep fried kalkal on kitchen napkins to remove excess oil.

eggless kalkal recipe

30. Sprinkle powdered sugar with the help of tea strainer while kalkal is still warm. So that the powdered sugar coats the kalkal properly.

eggless kalkal recipe

31. Similarly fry the rest of kalkals and sprinkle powdered sugar on them as well.

eggless kalkal recipe

32. Serve Eggless Kalkal warm or at room temperature. Once they cool down store them in an airtight container or box.

eggless kalkal recipe

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eggless kalkal recipe

Kulkul Recipe | Eggless Kalkal Recipe

This Kulkul recipe is made with a delicious eggless pastry dough and has a flaky exterior and is soft from within
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Goan
Course Sweets
Diet Vegetarian
Difficulty Level Moderate
Servings 4
Units

Ingredients

  • 2 cups maida (refined flour or all purpose flour)
  • 4 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • teaspoon baking soda or 1 to 2 pinches baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence
  • cup milk
  • oil as required, for deep frying kalkal
  • cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions
 

Preparing Kulkul Dough

  • Sift 2 cups of maida (all purpose flour) and salt. Place aside.
  • Heat 4 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) until they melt and appear golden.
  • Pour the melted ghee on all sides of the flour.
  • Allow the ghee to cool down.
  • Rub the flour and ghee together with the tips of your fingers. the mixture will appear like bread crumbs.
  • Add 1 pinch of salt, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence or extract. Mix well.
  • Lastly pour ⅓ cup of milk.
  • Begin to knead the dough.
  • Keep kneading till the dough becomes soft and pliable. THe dough should be soft and smooth.
  • Cover the dough with a lid or linen cloth or cotton cloth. Allow the dough to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and knead the dough again for 1 minute.

Shaping Kulkul

  • Now make marble sized balls or teaspoon sized balls from the dough.
  • Place one ball at a time on the fork.
  • Gently flatten the teaspoon-sized balls on the back of a fork
  • Slowly start rolling from one end. Continue rolling to the other end.
  • Gently seal both the ends. The shape should look like a small snail shell.
  • Just place the rolled kalkal on a wide dish. Place a linen cloth over the kalkal so they don’t become dry.

Frying Kulkul

  • Heat oil in a deep pan. Once oil is hot enough or just check by adding a small piece of dough in the oil. If the dough rises gradually and steadily, then the oil is ready for frying the kalkal. 
  • Fry 10 to 12 kalkal at a time. Fry on medium flame till they appear golden brown in color.
  • Keep checking with the help of a slotted spoon.
  • Once they appear crisp and golden. Remove them with a slotted spoon.
  • Place the deep fried kalkal on kitchen napkins.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar with the help of tea strainer while kalkal is still warm. So that the powdered sugar coats the kalkal properly.
  • Similarly fry the rest of kalkal and sprinkle powdered sugar on them as well.
  • Serve Kulkul warm or at room temperature. Once they cool down, store them in an air tight container or box.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

Nutrition Facts
Kulkul Recipe | Eggless Kalkal Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 33IU1%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg67%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg59%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4mg20%
Vitamin B6 1mg50%
Vitamin B12 1µg17%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 4mg27%
Vitamin K 1µg1%
Calcium 35mg4%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 114µg29%
Iron 3mg17%
Magnesium 16mg4%
Phosphorus 88mg9%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This Kulkul Recipe post from archives first published in Feb 2017 has been updated and republished on January 2023.

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4 Comments

  1. I made these and they tasted amazing and yummy. Just the shape i couldn’t get as perfectly as you but it was tasty. Thanks for a great recipe. 🙂
    I tried commenting through app but it doesn’t seem to take it as even after days I didn’t find my comment posted.5 stars

    1. thanks sneha for the feedback on kalkal recipe. shape comes with practice but as long as the taste & texture is good, shape does not matter ????

      will check about the app. thanks for letting me know.

  2. Wow..these look delicious. I can almost taste them in my mouth..:D can’t wait till christmas to try them. Will make them soon. Thanks Dassana. Love the little decorations in the background..