Kothimbir Vadi

Kothimbir Vadi is a very popular dish in Maharashtra. It is a best starter/snack. I have had it in mumbai and pune i think those were the best. Made pudina/mint chutney to this dish. Best combination I usually makes this when my kids come home from school this is the light best easy and tasy snack. Kothimbir Vadi can make 2 methods, fried and steamed.

Prep Time : 10 Mins
Cook Time : 5 Mins + 10 Mins (frying)

Ingredients

• Coriander leaves / Cilantro - 1 cup
• Green chillies - 1 (adjust as per taste)
• Besan/Gram flour - 1 cup
• Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Ginger + Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• Roasted salted peanuts - 2 tbsp (store bought)
• Water  - 3/4 cup

Method for Fried 

1. Coarse the peanuts and keep aside.
2. Finely chop chillies and coriander leaves, rinse and keep aside
3. In a bowl seve besan/gramflour, peanuts, salt, red chilli powder 1/2 tsp and turmeric powder
4. Add water and mix well and make a batter 
5. In a pan add oil , add mustard seeds allow to splutter
6. Then add ginger garlic paste then add coriander leaves and chillies stir fry on low flame 
7. Add red chilli powder 1/2 tsp and turmeric powder a pinch stir fr
8. Add gramflour/besan mixture into the pan stir well. Transfer into barfi tray cut into desired pieces 
9. Deep fry till golden in color serve with chutney

Method for Steamed

1. Coarse the peanuts and keep aside.
2. Finely chop chillies and coriander leaves, rinse and keep aside
3. In a bowl seve besan/gramflour, peanuts, salt, red chilli powder 1/2 tsp and turmeric powder
4. Add water and mix well and make a batter 
5. In a pan add oil ,add mustard seeds allow to splutter
6. Then add ginger garlic paste then add coriander leaves and chillies stir fry
7. Add stirfried coriander mixture into the batter mix well and transfer into a flat bowl 
8. place it in the pressure cooker cook for 8-10mins (like idli) and cut into desired pieces
9. Serve with chutney

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