Kothimbir Vadi

Kothimbir Vadi  is a starter/snack that is extremely popular among Maharashtrians. It is made with abundant use of Cilantro which is called Kothimbir in Marathi.



INGREDIENTS
  • Coriander leaves                       2 bunches
  • Green chillies                            4 nos.
  • Besan(gram flour)                     1 cup
  • Jaggery                                    ¼ tsp.
  • Soda-bi-carbonate                   A pinch
  • Turmeric powder                      ½ tsp.
  • Oil                                            2 tbsps.+
  • Salt                                          To taste
  • Deep-frying
  • Banana leaf                               1 no.
METHOD

1. Clean coriander leaves, wash well and then chop finely.
Keep aside about 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves for garnish.


2. Wash green chillies, remove stem and then chop.


3. Combine remaining coriander leaves, green chillies, jaggery, salt,
soda-bi-carbonate, turmeric, besan, and oil.
Add water to make medium hard dough.


4. Roll it out into cylindrical shape of 2 inches diameter.


5. Grease banana leaf with a little oil, roll the dough in it.


6. Steam it for 15-20 minutes or till done.


7. Remove, cool and cut in to 1 centimeter slices.


8. Heat oil to moderate hot level and deep fry steamed wadi till
crisp and light golden brown in colour.


9. Remove, drain off excess oil, sprinkle
chopped coriander leaves on top.


10. Serve hot.

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