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Giloy Kadha with Kothimbir Vadi By Chef Kunal Kapur

Giloy Kadha with Kothimbir Vadi makes for an interesting and tasty evening snack combo. Chef Kunal Kapur shares the recipes for this nourishing combo.

Serves

1-2 Min

Cooking Time

10-12 Min

Meal Type

starter

Preparation Time

10-20 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

INGREDIENTS

  • For Kothimbir Wadi

    • 1 cup gram flour

    • 2 cups freshly chopped coriander leaves

    • 1 tsp grated ginger

    • 2-3 tbsp white sesame seeds

    • 1 tsp turmeric powder

    • 1 tsp coriander powder

    • 1 tsp garam masala powder

    • rock salt to taste

    • water as required

    • 1-2 tsp ghee

    • fresh coriander for garnish

  • For Giloy Kadha

    • water as required

    • 1 chopped giloy stem

    • 2 chopped giloy leaves

    • 1 cinnamon stick

    • 4-5 black peppercorns

    • 1 tsp grated ginger

    • ½ tsp turmeric powder

    • 7-8 mint leaves

    • 1 tbsp honey

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup gram flour, 2 cups freshly chopped coriander leaves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2-3 tbsp white sesame seeds, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, rock salt to taste, water as required and prepare a batter.
  2. 2

    Add this mixture to the steamer and let it steam for 15-20 mins.
  3. 3

    Once steamed, let it cool down and then cut it into any desired shape.
  4. 4

    In a pan, add 1-2 tsp ghee and tawa fry the kothimbir wadi from both sides until it turns golden brown.
  5. 5

    Kothimbir wadi is ready to serve.
  6. 6

    In a pan, boil water as required. Add 1 chopped giloy stem, 2 chopped giloy leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 4-5 black peppercorns, 1 tsp grated ginger and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder to the boiling water.
  7. 7

    Then add 7-8 mint leaves to it and let it boil for 10-12 minutes.
  8. 8

    Kadha is now ready and strain it into a bowl.
  9. 9

    Before serving, add 1 tbsp honey in a glass and pour giloy kadha over it. Stir it properly and serve.

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