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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.