Kothimbir vadi (coriander and gram flour fritters) is a very popular snack in Maharashtra. Kothimbir is the Marathi word for coriander and vadi means fritter. Coriander is the main ingredient of this dish.
This vadi made with fresh coriander, gram flour and some spices. These fritters first steamed then shallow fried.
My mother make this vadi very tasty. As everyone in my family liked these fritters, she often used to made for us. I still remember those days when she used to bring a plate filled with kothimbir vadi then immediately we all were quick in grabbing one by one, so the whole plate would became empty within a minute.
These fritters are good choice for your teatime snack but also a mouthwatering, mild spicy starter for a banquet.
Serves - 4-6
Difficulty - Moderate
Time Available - 30 mins to 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 cup fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped (dhania).
1 cup gram flour (besan).
1/2 cup rice flour.
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder.
1 tsp cumin powder (jeera).
1/2 tsp. chilli powder.
1/2 tsp. garam masala.
1" piece ginger.
7-8 green chillies.
4 tsp plain yoghurt (dahi).
Pinch of asafetida (hing).
Salt to taste.
Oil.
Method:
1) Make coarse paste of ginger and green chillies in a blender.
2) In a bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Mix well.
3) Heat 3 tbsp. of oil in pan and pour on a mixture. Mix well with the help of spoon and make a soft dough.
4) Take some dough and roll into cylindrical shape.
5) Put the rolls into a greased (oil layered) tray and then keep in cooker or steamer. Steam for 10-15 minutes or till the knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
6) Remove from steamer and cool to room temperature.
7) Cut them into 1/2" slices, by using a greased knife.
8) Put some oil in pan & keep it over medium heat.
9) Fry both the sides of vadis till it becomes golden in colour and crispy.
10) Serve hot with ketchup and tea.
Tips:
1) Use fresh coriander for best results.
2) The addition of rice flour makes it more crispy.
3) You can also deep fry them. But shallow frying is more healthy as it reduce the fat content from food.
1 cup gram flour (besan).
1/2 cup rice flour.
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder.
1 tsp cumin powder (jeera).
1/2 tsp. chilli powder.
1/2 tsp. garam masala.
1" piece ginger.
7-8 green chillies.
4 tsp plain yoghurt (dahi).
Pinch of asafetida (hing).
Salt to taste.
Oil.
Method:
1) Make coarse paste of ginger and green chillies in a blender.
2) In a bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Mix well.
3) Heat 3 tbsp. of oil in pan and pour on a mixture. Mix well with the help of spoon and make a soft dough.
4) Take some dough and roll into cylindrical shape.
5) Put the rolls into a greased (oil layered) tray and then keep in cooker or steamer. Steam for 10-15 minutes or till the knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
6) Remove from steamer and cool to room temperature.
7) Cut them into 1/2" slices, by using a greased knife.
8) Put some oil in pan & keep it over medium heat.
9) Fry both the sides of vadis till it becomes golden in colour and crispy.
10) Serve hot with ketchup and tea.
Tips:
1) Use fresh coriander for best results.
2) The addition of rice flour makes it more crispy.
3) You can also deep fry them. But shallow frying is more healthy as it reduce the fat content from food.
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