Crispy & Easy Kothimbir Vadi Stovetop
Kothimbir vadi is a traditional Maharasthrian dish made with cilantro leaves, besan flour, and spices. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and goes great with a cup of chai!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cilantro (packed) tender stalks and leaves
- 4 cups besan flour 425g
- ½ cup rice flour 70g
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp green chili paste
- 1¼ tbsp salt
- 1½ tbsp cumin coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped coriander leaves, chickpea flour, rice flour, chopped green chilies, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add water to the mixture and stir to form a thick batter. The batter should be thick enough to spread and hold its shape. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Steam the Batter: Grease a steaming dish or plate with oil. Pour the batter into the dish and spread it evenly to form a smooth layer. Steam the batter for about 15-20 minutes until it is set and cooked through. You can insert a knife or toothpick to check if it comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Once the steamed batter has cooled down, gently remove it from the steaming dish. Cut it into squares or diamond shapes. The steamed vadi should be soft on the inside at this stage.
- Fry the Vadi: Place the cut vadi pieces in the pan and fry them until they turn golden and crispy on both sides. Make sure to fry them over medium heat, so they cook through evenly without burning.
- Serve: Once the Kothimbir Vadi is golden and crispy, remove from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve the vadi hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney as a delicious snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1603mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 4mg