Fried Dragon Fruit Balls

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Fried dragon fruit balls are a simple dish I make by mixing dragon fruit with flour and then frying it. For the final touch, I dust them with powdered sugar, which makes them taste very much like donuts.

Vegan lovers, you’ve probably made fried dishes many times before. Well, this time, to mix things up, I intentionally prepared a fried dish with a cute shape. Of course, I used all-natural ingredients that make the colors even more appealing.

In a previous post, I tried making dragon fruit oatmeal porridge it was absolutely delicious. I also mentioned I’d turn dragon fruit into something tasty: a unique snack for a relaxing treat. I was inspired to create this snack by a friend’s social media post—she made dragon fruit balls that looked absolutely irresistible. Just like banana fritters, the dragon fruit is mixed with flour and deep-fried until cooked through. This dish is known as “dragon fruit balls”—a simple treat with a unique flavor. Curious about the steps? Let’s check out the recipe!.

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Ingredients

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50 grams of dragon fruit
120 grams of all-purpose flour
Hot water, as needed
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon

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Making Procedure

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Mash the dragon fruit with a fork, then add granulated sugar and salt, and stir until well combined.

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Add the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; mix everything until well combined, then slowly add hot water.

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Next, knead the dough until it’s well combined and no longer sticks to your hands, then shape it into balls of your desired size.

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Once everything is ready, fry the balls over low heat in hot oil until they’re cooked through, stirring occasionally.

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Result

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The color remains beautiful after frying. The tip is to fry over low heat and stir frequently. However, if you prefer a crispier texture, you can fry the ghatus until the color is lighter and slightly brown. It all comes down to personal preference; you can adjust accordingly.

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Well, the final result after frying was evenly cooked, with a slightly chewy but not hard texture—I think this texture is a little better. I added some donut sugar at the end because the flavor wasn’t really that sweet. After adding the donut sugar, it tasted sweeter and was very similar to a traditional village-style donut—but in a mini version. I think this makes a perfect snack for relaxing on a weekend like this, especially on such a productive day with my husband at home.

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