Soya kola urundai/ Meal maker kola is a deep fried delicious snack prepared with soya chunks is a replica of non veg kola urundai/ fritter which is usually prepared with minced mutton. Yes this veg kola urundai with crispy outer and soft interior is prepared with minced soya chunks which will have all the ingredients of non veg kola along with the appearance as well and will be enjoyed by vegetarians. As i don’t eat mutton this is the only way I have tasted kola urundai but have heard from few friends saying that they make kola with veggies like raw banana, banana blossom as well which I have not tried. Just mix all the ingredients, make balls and deep fry. Voila soya fritters/ kola urundai is ready to serve. So let’s get to the making!
- 1. Soya chunks/ Meal maker( cooked) – 1 cup
- 2. Onion – 1 (small)
- 3. Curry leaves – 6
- 4. Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp
- 5. Red chilli powder – ¼ to ½ tsp
- 6. Salt – to taste
- 7. Fennel seeds – ¼ tsp
- 8. Pottukadalai maavu/ Fried gram dal flour – 2 tbsp
- 9. Rice flour – 1 tbsp
- 10. Oil – for frying
- * 1 cup = 235 ml
- In a blender add cooked soya chunks, fennel seeds and ginger garlic paste. Now grind it into keema (like paneer crumbles). Transfer the soya keema to a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Now to the soya keema add chopped onion, curry leaves, red chilli powder, fried gram dal flour, rice flour and salt. Mix everything well and you will get soft dough like consistency.
- Now pinch a small portion of the mixture roll it into ball with your palms.. Repeat the process till all the soya keema mixture is over.
- When the oil is hot enough slide the balls one by one and cook them in low to medium flame. Do not turn the balls frequently as it will break. When golden brown color is achieved remove the soya fritters from oil using a slotted spoon. Serve it hot.
- 1. Do not fry soya urundai in low flame as it drinks oil.
How to make Soya chunks kola urundai with step by step images
- In a blender add cooked soya chunks(add soya chunks to a pan of water boil it for 5 to 8 minutes, drain water), fennel seeds and ginger garlic paste. Now grind it into keema (like paneer crumbles). Transfer the soya keema to a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Now to the soya keema add chopped onion, curry leaves, red chilli powder, fried gram dal flour, rice flour and salt. Mix everything well and you will get soft dough like consistency.
- Now pinch a small portion of the mixture roll it into ball with your palms. Repeat the process till all the soya keema mixture is over.
- When the oil is hot enough slide the balls one by one and cook them in low to medium flame. Do not turn the balls frequently as it will break. When golden brown color is achieved remove the soya fritters from oil using a slotted spoon. Serve it hot.