Gulha (fried fish balls) (Maldives)

Name: Gulha (fried fish balls) (Maldives)
Total time: 2220 s
Yield: 4-5 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 cup canned or cooked tuna (finely shredded); 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 –2 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 tsp curry leaves, finely sliced (optional); 1/2 tsp black pepper; Salt to taste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water (for dough, adjust as needed); Oil for deep frying

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Crispy on the outside and spicy inside, Gulha are deep-fried Maldivian fish balls packed with tuna, coconut, and chili.

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

World

Crispy on the outside and spicy inside, Gulha are deep-fried Maldivian fish balls packed with tuna, coconut, and chili.

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Ingredients

Prep: 25 minutes | Cook: 10–12 minutes

4-5 people

1 cupcanned or cooked tuna (finely shredded)
1/2 cupgrated coconut
1small onion, finely chopped
1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tspcurry leaves, finely sliced (optional)
1/2 tspblack pepper
Salt to taste
1 cupall-purpose flour
1/2 cupwater (for dough, adjust as needed)
Oil for deep frying

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Steps

Prep: 25 minutes | Cook: 10–12 minutes

1

Mix tuna, coconut, onion, chilies, curry leaves, pepper, and salt to make the filling.
2

Combine flour and water to form a smooth, soft dough; let rest 10 minutes.
3

Divide dough into small balls and flatten slightly.
4

Place a spoonful of filling inside, seal completely, and shape into smooth balls.
5

Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.