How long does Paruppu Kola Urundai take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paruppu Kola Urundai serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paruppu Kola Urundai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paruppu Kola Urundai spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Paruppu Kola Urundai?

1 cup Toor Dal, 1/3 cup Roasted Gram Flour, 9 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1½ tbsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paruppu Kola Urundai?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Paruppu Kola Urundai?

About 575 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paruppu Kola Urundai

Name: Paruppu Kola Urundai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor Dal; 1½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Sesame Oil; 70 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1½ tbsp Fennel Seeds; 5 Cloves; 5 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Bay Leaves; 9 Dry Red Chilli; 20 Garlic; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1/3 cup Roasted Gram Flour; For Deep Frying Oil

35 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as paruppu urundai, kola urundai · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

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Paruppu kola urundai are deep-fried balls of toor dal ground with shallots, garlic and spices. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 minutes plus soaking, with video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

3 people

Toor Dal1 cup
Water1½ cup
Sesame Oil3 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)70 grams
Coriander Seeds1½ tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1½ tbsp
Cloves5
Green Cardamom5
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves2
Dry Red Chilli9
Garlic20
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Roasted Gram Flour1/3 cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	575kcal	1725kcal
Protein	22g	66g
Carbohydrate	71g	213g
Fat	26g	78g
Fibre	22g	66g
Sugar	3.4g	10g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Wash and Soak the Toor Dal for at least 30 minutes
Toor Dal
2
Pour 1 Cup water and pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles on a moderate flame. The cooked dal should not be watery, make sure the mixture is thick and dry.
Water
3
In a kadhai pour sesame oil and saute the shallots on a moderate flame until it’s golden brown (around 3 minutes), remove and set it aside.
Sesame OilSmall Onion (Shallots)
4
In the same kadhai add all the whole spices,red chillies, garlic and cook on a moderate flame until super fragrant (around 3 minutes).
Coriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonBay LeavesDry Red ChilliGarlic
5
Add back the shallots and the cooked dal, add in curry leaves and coriander leaves. Mix thoroughly.
Curry leavesCoriander Leaves
6
Add turmeric and salt and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture cool down completely, and blend into a coarse paste (add small splashes of water if required).
Turmeric PowderSalt
7
Add the roasted gram flour and mix, shape into smooth balls (make sure no cracks are present)
Roasted Gram Flour
8
Deep fry on a medium high flame until golden brown.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Paruppu Kola Urundai take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paruppu Kola Urundai serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paruppu Kola Urundai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paruppu Kola Urundai spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paruppu Kola Urundai?: 1 cup Toor Dal, 1/3 cup Roasted Gram Flour, 9 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1½ tbsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paruppu Kola Urundai?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Paruppu Kola Urundai?: About 575 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.