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Kothimbir Vadi
Enjoy the flavorful crunch of Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadi—crispy, spiced coriander fritters made from my mother-in-law’s cherished recipe, perfect as a snack or side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 cups packed cilantro finely chopped
- 1½ cups gram flour besan, fine
- ¼ cup rice flour fine
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon green chili paste or finely crushed green chilies
- 1½ tablespoons garlic paste
- 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds
- ¾ cup water add more or less as needed
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the bottom one inch of the cilantro bunches and discard. Wash the remaining cilantro a few times to get rid of any sand in it.
- Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess water. Chop them finely and put it in a big mixing bowl.
- Mix half of the sesame seeds with all other ingredients (excluding cooking oil) into the chopped cilantro. Gradually add water, a little at a time, and mix well to form a dough. Note: Adjust the water based on the moisture content of the cilantro. The dough should be firm enough to shape into balls, but not so stiff that the vadis turn out dry.
- Apply a few drops of oil to the hands and mold the dough carefully into three elongated 2-inch wide rolls that are just long enough to fit the steamer basket.
- Carefully place them in a well-oiled steamer rack. Add water to the main pot and place the steamer basket on top of it. On medium heat, steam the rolls for 20 minutes
- Turn the heat off and allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Cut them into ¼-inch thick discs.
- Put a skillet on medium heat, put a little bit of oil, and then line up all the cut discs on the pan. Sprinkle some more sesame seeds and then cook them until both sides are crispy and golden brown. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
678mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5996IU
(120%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5996IU | 120% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.