Kul-kuls can also be dusted with a festive coating of powdered sugar. Photo: Siddharth Khandelwal
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Kul-kuls were brought to India by the Portuguese, but are popular with Indian Christian and Anglo-Indian families. Photo: Michael Swamy
Making kul-kuls is a time-intensive process, yet one that underscores the spirit of the festive season. Photo: Siddharth Khandelwal
Kul-kuls are identifiable by their ribbed imprint, which can be created using household items such as forks. Photo: Michael Swamy
Traditional East Indian kul-kuls are usually made with food colour. Photo: Abigail Rebello / Abbysplate.com
The food colour makes for a festive addition during Christmas. Photo: Abigail Rebello / Abbysplate.com
Kul-kuls can also be dusted with a festive coating of powdered sugar. Photo: Siddharth Khandelwal
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4IELVCIH3RES7G5T3TGMEHWJXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=186836bb0e04fca1266f0214dd687c3647b7f7da37466049570766d429aded53&width=400&height=225)
Kul-kuls were brought to India by the Portuguese, but are popular with Indian Christian and Anglo-Indian families. Photo: Michael Swamy
Making kul-kuls is a time-intensive process, yet one that underscores the spirit of the festive season. Photo: Siddharth Khandelwal
Kul-kuls are identifiable by their ribbed imprint, which can be created using household items such as forks. Photo: Michael Swamy
Traditional East Indian kul-kuls are usually made with food colour. Photo: Abigail Rebello / Abbysplate.com
The food colour makes for a festive addition during Christmas. Photo: Abigail Rebello / Abbysplate.com
Kul-kuls can also be dusted with a festive coating of powdered sugar. Photo: Siddharth Khandelwal
Kul-kuls: Indian Christmas treat evokes nostalgia and family connection
Brought to India by the Portuguese, these deep-fried dough balls are painstaking to prepare but reflect community spirit
Reem Khokhar
23 December, 2022
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