May 162020
VAZHAIPOO KOLA URUNDAI / BANANA BLOSSOM CRISPY BALLS /VAZHAIPOO KOLA

VAZHAIPOO KOLA URUNDAI / BANANA BLOSSOM CRISPY BALLS /VAZHAIPOO KOLA soft, tasty, easy, healthy, delicious recipe. Cleaning Vazhaipoo takes time. But it’s healthy to take. I have posted the medicinal benefits of banana blossom along with the Poriyal recipe check with this link Vaazhaipoo Parupu Poriyal. Don’t miss it! I have added the pictorial procedure for cleaning Vazhaipoo in a proper, easy, quick method.

Kids normally avoid Vazhaipoo for its starchy taste, make this recipe, kids love it a lot. This recipe feels like the duplicate version of mutton kola. You can have this with Veg Briyani, ghee rice, coconut rice, plain steamed rice with rasam, Poondu Kuzhambu, dal fry, or you can have by itself.  It is an easy recipe to make with readily available ingredients.

Tips to follow for cleaning Banana blossom to make Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Banana Blossom Crispy Balls /Vazhaipoo Kola

  • Select Fresh Banana Blossom, to ensure to choose fresh one- open the petals and seethe florets should be firm, fresh, and not discolored. If it is discolored, then the blossom is old.
  • Apply oil in the hands before cleaning the banana blossom to avoid sticky and darken nails.
  •  Once the blossoms are cleaned and chopped, soak it immediately into thin buttermilk to avoid discoloring.
  •  If you are vegan, Skip buttermilk and use½ lemon juice in water.
  • Come!! I will share with you the step by step method of making crispy and delicious Vazhaipoo kola/Banana Blossom fry balls in a simple way.

Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Banana blossom crispy balls /Vazhaipoo Kola

Bhuvana Devi
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Veg
Cuisine Indian
Servings 20 balls

Ingredients
  

  • Banana Blossom small size – 1/2.
  • Ginger & Garlic paste- 1tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  • Garam Masala- 1 tsp
  • 2- inch Coconut pieces – 10.
  • Or Grated coconut- ¼ cup
  • Green chilli- 2
  • Chickpeas – 1tbsp
  • Cloves-2
  • Cinnamon 1 inch – 2
  • Cardamom-3
  • Salt to taste.
  • Oil required to deep fry

Instructions
 

Preparation:

    Cleaning Vaazhaipoo:

    • Take Vaazhaipoo, remove the calyx & pistil from florets, chop & soak it in the buttermilk to avoid discolouring.

    Method:

    • Turn ON the flame to heat a pan with 1 tsp of oil, add the chopped Vazhaipoo/Banana Blossom, salt,1tsp of turmeric powder, sauté well for 5 min, keep it aside.
    • Take a blender, add chopped coconut pieces, green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, blende well. Then add cinnamon, cloves, Cardamom, roasted channa dal gram, Garam masala, blend well, without adding water. Then add the sauteed banana blossom and blend well (If u feel watery Add some Roasted channa dal gram).
    • Add it in the mixing bowl with Chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves. apply a few drops of oil to your hands, Knead, and make a soft dough, make a small ball 1.5 inches. Refrigerate the balls for 15 minutes before frying to avoid the balls disintegrating into the oil.
    • Take a pan, add enough oil to deep fry the kola balls. Once the oil is hot, fry the balls in medium flame until it turns golden brown color. Turn off the stove and serve it.

    Pictorial step by step Method of Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Banana Blossom Crispy Balls /Vazhaipoo Kola:

    Step1: Take Vaazhaipoo, remove the calyx & pistil from florets and soak, chop it in the buttermilk to avoid discoloring.

    Step2: Heat a pan add 1 tsp of oil, chopped Vazhaipoo/Banana Blossom, salt,1tsp of turmeric powder, sauté well for 5 min, keep it aside. 

    Step3: Take a blender, add chopped coconut pieces, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, and blend well.

    Step4: Then add cinnamon, cloves, Cardamom, roasted channa dal gram, Garam masala, and blend it. (Do not add water.)

    Step5: Then add the sauteed banana blossom, salt, and blend well. (If u feel watery Add some Roasted channa dal gram).

    Step6: Add it in the mixing bowl with Chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves. apply a few drops of oil to your hands, Knead, and make a soft dough.

    Step7: Make a small ball of 1.5 inches. Refrigerate the balls for 15 minutes before frying to avoid the balls disintegrating in oil.

    Step 8: Take a pan, add enough oil to deep fry the kola balls. Once the oil is hot, fry the balls in medium flame until it turns golden brown

    Try it in your kitchen!!! and enjoy with your loved ones !!!

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