Kola Urundai - Meat Balls!

The so called "Kola urundai"(Tamil) is more famous in Tamilnadu. I can remember the stories which my mom told about this “Appetizer”, some decades ago, they used to grind the meat at home in “Aatukal- the grinding stone”, that yields a very soft texture with crispy crust. Whenever my mom does this receipe, she still remembers me....since I’m fan of this yummy tasty...kola urundai. Thanks to the technology, as we get kheema from the shop as conveniently. This receipe is sure mouth watering....my kids love them :) !

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sticks - 4

Cloves - 2 to 3

Fennel seeds - 1/4 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Pepper corns- 1/2 tbsp

Split chic peas- 2 tbsp

Pearl onions - 8 to 10 (chopped)

Ginger - 1/4 inch (finely chopped)

Garlic cloves - 6 (chopped)

Green chillies - 2

Mint leaves and cilantro - 2 strings(finely chopped).

Turmeric powder - 2 tsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - for frying

Preparation :

Heat little oil in a kadai,add the Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Green chillies, one by one and saute for 3 mins. 

Add the Ground meat and fry  for a while say 4 mins. Add the turmeric,salt and continue frying until all the water/moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes nicely cooked. It may take another 5 mins or so. Add Mint leaves, Cilantro and allow to cool for a while. 

Ground the dry ingredients and keep it aside. Transfer the kadai contents to a blender/food processor and grind it. Just give few pulses that is enough. Add the ground mixture(dry) to the blender. The split peas act as a binder, so no need to add egg. Take the contents in large bowl and make them small balls and deep fry in the oil. Golden brown is good color for this kofta. Server as a appetizer or side for any rice variety. Enjoy the meal !!!