Kothimbir Vadi

Kothimbir Vadi

Ingredients

1 or 1 ½ cups of chopped coriander /cilantro leaves
2 cups of besan - chickpea flour (add more if required )
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chili powder
1 tsp ginger chilli paste
1 tbsp sesame seeds
¼ cup roasted crushed peanuts (optional)
1 ¼ or 1 ½ cups water
a pinch of hing
salt as required

Method

1. Mix together all the ingredients with water to form a smooth and thick batter .
2. Apply oil at the base and sides of a microwave safe cooker or bowl .
3. Add the batter mixture in the microwave safe bowl or cooker.
4. Cover it with its lid or a microwave safe lid .
5. Microwave on high for 3 mins or till done .
6. The mixture should be cooked and firm.
7. Insert a knife or toothpick and if it comes out clean , the vadi is cooked well.
8. If after 3 mins, the batter has yet not cooked , then microwave for a minute or two.
9. Let it cool .
10. Then remove the steamed cake on a tray .
11. Cut it into diamond shaped or square shaped slices.
12. Shallow fry or deep fry or pan fry in hot oil till crisp and browned .
13. Serve Kothimbir Vadi hot with green chutney or tomato sauce. .