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Kothimbir Vadi By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra
Kothimbir Vadi is a traditional deep-fried Maharashtrian snack. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe in detail.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

15-20 Min

Meal Type

starter

Preparation Time

10-15 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Kothimbir Vadi

    • 2 cups coriander

    • 2 cups water

    • 1 cup besan (gram flour)

    • 1 tbsp rice flour

    • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (roasted & peeled)

    • 1 tbsp curd

    • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

    • 1 tsp green chilli paste

    • a pinch of turmeric powder

    • salt to taste

    • oil for frying

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Sieve besan and rice flour together in a bowl. Add chopped coriander leaves to it.

  2. 2

    Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, crushed coriander seeds, add crushed roasted peanuts, ajwain, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, and crushed green chilli.

  3. 3

    Now add a spoonful of curd and tamarind water. Pour some oil and mix well.

  4. 4

    Add pinch of baking soda and mix well.

  5. 5

    Line the batter into the tin and place in the steamer.

  6. 6

    Once cooked, take out of the tin and let it cool down.

  7. 7

    Cut it down into pieces.

  8. 8

    Deep fry the pieces until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Serve with green chutney.

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