How long does Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) serve?

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

Is Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?

3 Raw Banana, ¼ cup Fried Gram dal, ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ tsp Fennel Seeds, 8 Dry Round Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?

About 231 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)

Name: Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 Raw Banana, Halved; 1 tsp Salt; As needed Water; ¼ cup Fried Gram dal; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 8 Dry Round Chilli; 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 15 cloves Garlic; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¾ cup Coconut (Grated); 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves; For Deep Frying Oil

50 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 25 min · Cook 25 min

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6 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 kola urundai, vazhakkai kola urundai · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

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Vazhakkai kola urundai: mashed raw banana with a shallot and coconut masala, bound with fried gram, deep-fried. Mild, makes 6 servings in 50 minutes, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

6 people

Raw Banana, Halved3
Salt2 tsp
WaterAs needed
Fried Gram dal¼ cup
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1½ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Round Chilli8
Small Onion (Shallots)20
Garlic15 cloves
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)¾ cup
Coriander Leaves3 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	231kcal	1386kcal
Protein	4.6g	28g
Carbohydrate	27g	164g
Fat	13g	75g
Fibre	5.2g	31g
Sugar	5.1g	31g

Cookd masalas for raw banana

Method

1
In a pressure cooker, add the plantain/raw banana along with salt and enough water to cover it. Pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Peel the skin and then mash it using a masher/fork. It can be slightly chunky, and does not have to be a smooth mixture. Set this aside.
Raw BananaSaltWater
2
In a mixer, grind the fried gram to a fine powder. Set this aside in a bowl.
Fried Gram dal
3
Heat oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilli, shallots, garlic and curry leaves. Add salt and cook until the shallots start to turn golden brown. Add turmeric powder and coriander powder. Saute for 1 minute.
Gingelly OilFennel SeedsCuminDry Round ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicCurry leavesSaltTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
4
Add the coconut, cook for 1 more minute. Add the coriander leaves and mix. Add this to mixer and blend into a coarse mixture, without adding any water.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves
5
To a bowl, add the mashed raw banana and the prepared spice mixture together. Gradually add the fried gram powder, as needed, till you get a thick consistency.
6
Once evenly combined, roll into evenly sized balls (around 1 to 1 ½ inch). Deep-fry on medium heat until crispy and golden brown. Serve as a starter/snack.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana) spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?: 3 Raw Banana, ¼ cup Fried Gram dal, ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ tsp Fennel Seeds, 8 Dry Round Chilli, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vazhakkai Kola Urundai (Raw Banana)?: About 231 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.