Phoolwadi Recipe, Fulwadi Gujarati Jar Snack
by Tarla Dalal
Phoolwadi is a crispy, deep-fried and cylinder-shaped savoury snack made of besan and spices. Very popular in Gujarat, this jar snack can be enjoyed anytime with a cup of hot chai, and even carried along while travelling.
It is important to use coarse besan for this snack, to get the perfect crunch. It is also important to deep-fry this on a medium-slow flame, else it will remain soft and raw inside.
Do not drain this on a tissue paper because it tends to stick to the paper – instead, drain it well on a colander or plate.
You can also try other jar snacks like Kolhapuri Bhadang Murmura or Chakli .
Phoolwadi Recipe, Fulwadi Gujarati Jar Snack recipe - How to make Phoolwadi Recipe, Fulwadi Gujarati Jar Snack
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 26 phoolwadis
3/4 cup coarse besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp coarsely crushed coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp coarsely crushed fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp curd (dahi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt and to taste
oil for deep-frying
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add enough water and knead into a semi-stiff dough.
- Divide the dough into 26 portions and shape each portion into 25 mm. (1”) cylindrical long roll.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few phoolwadis at a time on a medium slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain.
- Cool completely and store in an air-tight container and use as required.
| Energy | 34 cal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 22.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 3.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13.5 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 28.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Phoolwadi.. this is a superb jar snack recipe.. made with whole wheat.. it is crispy.. the masalas are perfect.. Enjoyed with tea.. Everybody enjoyed this snack.. I made this recipe in double the quantity..