'Kothimbir Vadi' is a Maharashtrian snack. It is made by mixing corriander leaves with besan, certain spices and water. The mixture is then steamed, cut into squares and deep fried. There is another way of making it; the mixture is prepared like a dough and given a cylindrical shape, then steamed, sliced and deep fried. You may even shallow fry them. It can be served as a starter or even as a side dish to the meal.
Measurement: 1 cup = 180 ml
Ingredients:
- Gram flour (besan) - 1 1/2 cup
- Rice flour - 1 1/2 tbsp
- White sesame seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
- Chilly, ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Chilly powder - 1 tsp
- Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1/3 tsp
- Cumin powder - 1/3 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida - a pinch
- Sugar - 1 tsp
- Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice - 1 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Water - 1 1/4 cup approx.
- Oil for for greasing the plate and for frying
Procedure:
- Take a mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients numbering 1 to 12.
- Slowly add in water and make a smooth batter.
- Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and salt, mix well. Check the taste.
- Grease a deep plate and pour the batter in it leaving a small gap on top.
- Steam it for 20 to 30 min. Insert a tooth pick and check if it is done (it should come out clean).
- Let it cool, cut into squares and deep fry on low to medium flame till they turn crisp.
- Serve with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
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