Oct 29, 2013

Kothimbir Vadi / Coriander Crisps

Kothimbir Vadi (Coriander Crisps) is a favorite snack enjoyed with hot cup of tea.The coriander leaves are mixed with flour and spices , steamed and fried to get a yummy crispy snack.Enjoy!

Kothimbir Vadi,coriander crisps
Kothimbir Vadi

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup cilantro/fresh coriander leaves 
(Kothimbir/Hara Dhania)
(cleaned and finely chopped)
1 cup gram flour/besan
1 tbsp rice flour
8-10 green chilies(finely shredded)
1 tsp Ginger(shredded)
1 tsp jeera
1/2 ajwain
1 tsp lemon juice,
1/2 tsp turmeric 
Hing-pinch
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
salt to taste, 
Oil for frying


Method -Chop coriander leaves finely.In a bowl , add the flours,chopped coriander leaves,masala pwd,jeera ,ajwain,salt,lemon juice,chillies,ginger, add water and mix well without any lumps.Steam this batter in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins (grease the vessel , before adding the mix).Check if it is done (like we do for idlis ) 
Let it cool,cut in desired shapes.Heat oil in a pan,fry the pieces till crisp and brown ,add seasoning of mustard and jeera ,curry leaves and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.


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