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These beet kola urundai, better known as croquettes, hail from Chettinad, India. Spicy and delicious with a crisp outside and melt-in-your-mouth center, they're slightly earthy and sweet from the beets and spicy from the chili. They are great to serve as an appetizer or snack and also as an accompaniment to a rice dish.

Beet Kola Urundai: Indian Beet Croquettes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Serves

25-30

What Ingredients Do You Need To Make Beet Kola Urundai: Indian Beet Croquettes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

  • 1 small beet, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut or coconut flakes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3-4 dry red chilis, or to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 4 cashews
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons roasted chana dal
  • Salt, to taste
  • Oil, for frying

How To Make Beet Kola Urundai: Indian Beet Croquettes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

  1. Lightly powder the roasted chana dal into flour and keep aside.
  2. In a blender, combine coconut, onion, red chilis, ginger, garlic, fennel seeds, and cashews. Pulse to form a coarse paste. Do not add any water.
  3. Add the grated beets and blend into a coarse mixture. Remove the beet mixture into a bowl and add the roasted gram powder, salt, and cilantro.
  4. Mix well and form into small balls. Heat oil for deep-frying on medium heat. Gently add few beet balls and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Repeat with the remaining beet mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or a side dish with rice and sambar.

Notes

- If you don't have roasted chana dal, you can make it at home. - First, cook the dal. Then, spread them out on a lined baking tray and bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes. - Be sure to stir frequently to prevent burning.

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