Kothimbir Vadi – Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadi
crisp coriander steamed fritters.
Course snacks
Cuisine Indian

Servings 2 -3
Ingredients
1 to 1.5 cups coriander leaves (cilantro leaves or dhania patta), chopped
2 cups gram flour (besan), add more if required
½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
½ teaspoon red chili powder (lal mirch powder)
1 teaspoon ginger chilli paste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (til)
¼ cup roasted crushed peanuts (optional)
1.25 to 1.5 cups water
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
salt as required

Instructions
Mix together all the ingredients with water to form a smooth and thick batter.
Apply oil at the base and sides of a microwave safe cooker or bowl.
Add the batter mixture in the microwave safe bowl or cooker.





Cover it with its lid or a microwave safe lid.
Microwave on high for 3 mins or till done.
The mixture should be cooked and firm.
Insert a knife or toothpick and if it comes out clean, the vadi is cooked well.
If after 3 mins, the batter has yet not cooked, then microwave for a minute or two.

Let it cool.
Then remove the steamed cake on a tray.
Cut it into diamond shaped or square shaped slices.

Shallow fry or deep fry or pan fry in hot oil till crisp and browned.
Serve Kothimbir Vadi hot with green chutney or tomato sauce..

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