Kothimbir Vadi Recipe

PREP TIME: 5 MIN
COOK TIME : 15 MIN
TOTAL TIME : 20 MIN

AUTHOR: DASSANA

RECIPE TYPE: SNACKS

CUISINE: INDIAN

SERVES: 2-3

INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

• 1 or 1½ cups of chopped coriander/cilantro leaves
• 2 cups of besan - chickpea flour (add more if required)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp ginger chilli paste
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• ¼ cup roasted crushed peanuts (optional)
• 1¼ or 1½ cups water
• a pinch of hing
• salt as required

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together all the ingredients with water to form a smooth and thick batter.
2. Apply oil at the base and sides of a microwave safe cooker or bowl.
3. Add the batter mixture in the microwave safe bowl or cooker.
4. Cover it with its lid or a microwave safe lid.
5. Microwave on high for 3 mins or till done.
6. The mixture should be cooked and firm.
7. Insert a knife or toothpick and if it comes out clean, the vadi is cooked well.
8. If after 3 mins, the batter has yet not cooked, then microwave for a minute or two.
9. Let it cool.
10. Then remove the steamed cake on a tray.
11. Cut it into diamond shaped or square shaped slices.
12. Shallow fry or deep fry or pan fry in hot oil till crisp and browned.
13. Serve Kothimbir Vadi hot with green chutney or tomato sauce..

NOTES

you can steam in the pressure cooker also like you steam idlis or dhoklas.