Kothimbir Vadi (Coriander & Gram Flour Pakoras / Fritters)

 

          This is a traditional Maharashtrian tea time savory snack made of gram flour, coriander leaves and other basic seasonings. It is either steamed, shallow fried or deep fried. Kothimbir in the local Marathi lingo means coriander leaves and Vadi stands for slices or cubes. You can also  enjoy it for breakfast or as an appetizer with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy party treat. 

          It is a very healthy and a nutritious snack if you skip the fried version. This is my favorite evening snack along with a hot cup of tea. 

          Just like dhoklas, you can also add some tempering of mustard seeds, green chilies, curry leaves and asafoetida to the vadis just before serving. 

          Alternatively, you can make a gravy or kadhi from any leftover vadis. They turn out very yummy. 

• 2 cups coriander leaves, chopped (washed well & drained)
• 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds, lightly roasted
• 1 tbsp. roasted peanuts, ground coarsely
• 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• pinch of baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. amchur
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. oil to shallow fry

           Mix together all the ingredients, (except oil) and prepare a dough by adding water, little at a time.

          Transfer the contents to a greased steel plate and flatten it with the back of a spoon. Steam for 12-15 minutes. When cool, cut into desired shapes. 

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the vadis in batches till golden in color. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve hot with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.

Mix together all the ingredients, (except oil).

Prepare a dough by adding water, little at a time.

Transfer the contents to a greased steel plate and steam for 12-15 minutes. 

                                  When cool, cut into desired shapes. 

                           Heat oil & shallow fry the vadis on both sides till golden in color. 

                                  Drain on a kitchen towel.

                     Serve hot with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.