Kothimbir Vadi is a Maharashtrian snacks. Kothimbir is a Marathi word and it means coriander leaves. It is mainly coriander fritters. It is made from coriander leaves, gram flour and spices. It is initially steamed and chopped into slices and then fried.
It is crispy as well as a tasty dish. It can be served as tea time snacks or side dish for meals.
Ingredients
Coriander Leaves - 1 Large Bunch
Besan - 250gms
Red Chili Powder - 1Tsp
Carom Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tsp
Salt As Per Taste
Oil For Deep Frying
Instructions
Chop coriander leaves and keep aside.
In another bowl mix gram flour (besan), red chili powder, carom seeds, turmeric powder and salt. Now add little water and mix it to make a batter. The consistency of batter should be thicker than dosa batter.
Now add chopped coriander leaves to the batter and mix well.
Add water in idli cooker and pre-heat the water. Pour the batter in a baking pan and transfer it to idli cooker. Steam for 25 min on high heat.
Once the batter is steamed remove it from idli cooker and let it cool down. Now cut it in a square or diamond shape.
Now heat a deep pan and add oil for deep fry. Once the oil is hot, add steamed kothimbir vadi and fry till it is slightly crispy.
Your Kothimbir Vadi is ready to serve.
Serve it hot with green chutney or ketchup.
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