Kothimbir Vadi | Maharashtrian Snack Recipe | ধনেপাতার বড়া | Coriander L...

Kothimbir Vadi | Maharashtrian Snack Recipe | ধনেপাতার বড়া | Coriander Leaves Fritters

 

Kothimbir Vadi (Coriander Leaves Fritter) is a favourite Maharashtrain snack. It is made from Coriander leaves and Gram flour along with some other spices. It is a perfect tea time snack. It is generally served with green chutney.

Ingredients (Serves: 2 - 3)

1 Cup Coriander Leaves washed and chopped

1 Cup gram flour (Besan)

3 Tbsp Rice Flour

1 Tsp Seasme Seed

½ Tsp Red Chilli Powder

½ Tsp Turmeric Powder

½ Tsp Cumin Seed

¼ Tsp Baking Powder

1 Tbsp Garlic/Green Chilli Paste (5 Cloves Garlic and 3 Green Chilli)

2 Tbsp oil for kneading dough

½ Cup oil for frying

½ Tsp salt or as per taste

Method

1.      Combine all the ingredients except oil in a bowl and mix well. Knead a soft dough by adding little water. Smoothen the dough by apply 1 Tbsp of oil.

2.      Apply oil in your palm and divide the dough in 2 equal portions. Shape each portion in a cylindrical roll of about 2 inch diameter.

3.      Arrange the rolls on greased steamer plate and steam in a steamer in medium flame for about 15-20 minutes. Check by inserting a knife. It should come clean. Keep aside to cool.

4.      Once cool cut into 1 cm slices.

5.      Heat ½ Cup oil in a pan and fry the slices in batches till golden brown from all sides. Drain on a tissue paper.

6.      Serve hot with your green chutney.

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