Kollu Simili Urundai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak horse gram lentils in water for 4-5 hours.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and grind the lentils to a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.In a pan, heat jaggery and water until the jaggery melts.
• STEP 4.Add the ground lentil paste and coconut to the pan and mix well.
• STEP 5.Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
• STEP 6.Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
• STEP 7.Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls.
• STEP 8.Allow the balls to cool completely before serving or storing.
• STEP 9.Store the Kollu Simili Urundai in an airtight container for up to a week.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the lentils for at least 4-5 hours to soften them.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the urundai by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.
• Adding a pinch of cardamom powder to the mixture enhances the flavor.
• Greasing your hands with ghee will prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands while shaping the balls.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Kollu Simili Urundai as a snack or dessert.
• You can also pack them in lunchboxes or carry them as a travel snack.
• Store the urundai in an airtight container at room temperature.
• They will stay fresh for up to a week.