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Gavvalu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ A dish from India

Gavvalu, a dish from India
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Sweet shells or gavvalu is one of the typical Indian sweets made in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a mixture (dough) of maida and water or milk.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsrefined flour, water or milk, sugar or jaggery, ghee
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodshaped into shells, fried, sometimes sugar-coated
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, crisp
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenfestive sweet snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Gavvalu come from?
Gavvalu is a dish that originated in India.
What is Gavvalu?
Sweet shells or gavvalu is one of the typical Indian sweets made in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a mixture (dough) of maida and water or milk.