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Kothimbir Vadi

kothimbir vadi

Ingredients (Serves 6)

  • - 1 cup: Wheat flour (aata), sieved
  • - 1 cup: Gram flour (besan), sieved
  • - 1/2 cup: Peanuts, coarsely pounded
  • - 2 tbsp: White sesame seeds (til)
  • - 1 tsp: Ginger-garlic paste
  • - 3 cups: Coriander leaves, chopped
  • - 1 tsp: Chilli powder
  • - 1 tsp: Sugar
  • - 1/2 tsp: Garam masala
  • - 1/2 tsp: Turmeric powder
  • - 1/4 tsp: Soda bicarb
  • - Oil as needed
  • - Salt to taste

Method

  • - Mix flours, sesame seeds, coriander leaves, peanut powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, soda bicarb, ginger-garlic paste, sugar and salt. Add water and make a thick paste.
  • - Heat 2 tbsps oil and add to the paste.
  • - Grease a deep platter and spread the paste evenly. Steam for 15 minutes in an idli steamer or pressure cooker, without using the weight. Remove and cool.
  • - Cut into diamond shaped pieces.
  • - Heat oil and deep fry these pieces.
  • - Serve hot with green chutney.