Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.
Dry roast the dried red chilies and fennel seeds, then grind with the roasted chana dal to a fine powder.
Knead the minced mutton with the spice powder, shallots, curry leaves and salt until sticky.
Roll the mixture into small, tight balls and flatten them slightly.
Shallow-fry the kola urundais in ghee on medium heat until crusty outside and cooked within.
Serve hot with sliced onions.