Speaking of life, which is a very complicated to
understand & is not so easy on us as we think. You find new challenges at
your every step of life, which we have to break through to lead a good life.
Ok….Now I’m not talking philosophy here but in
general that’s the truth we all have to accept.
Coming to the dish kothimbir vadi, a Maharashtra
delicacy, which is made of cilantro, besan & spices, is an irresistible dish
for cilantro lovers. I was planning on making them for ganesh chaturdhi
festival, but ended up making them earlier than that. This version actually has
garlic to it but you can just exclude if needed.
Ingredients
2 Cups chopped cilantro/ coriander leaves / kothimeera
2 Cups besan / senagapindi/ chickpea flour
2 Tbs. sesame seeds
1 Tsp. minced garlic
1&1/2 Tsp. red chili powder ( Adjust Acc.)
1&1/2 Cups water
1/2 Tsp. turmeric
Salt for taste
¼ Cup oil
- Grease a microwavable bowl with little oil. Keep rest of
the oil aside for frying vadi’s.
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients other than oil in to a
thick batter.
- Pour the batter in to greased bowl .
- Microwave it for 2 to 3 mins. Insert a toothpick in to the
batter & check if it comes out clean. If not microwave it for 1 minute.
- Allow them to cool to handle & cut them it to equal
pieces.
- Heat a pan and add a Tsp. oil to it. Place 3 to 4 vadi's & pan fry them. Rotate them while frying for crisp vadi’s.
Serve them with chutney.
Note:
- Add little more water if needed.
- You
can steam cook the batter & can get the same results as microwave version.
- Microwave
version consumes less time.
- Deep
fry the vadi’s instead of pan frying.
Love this vadi with a cup of coffee, makes me hungry.
ReplyDeleteThose Vadis are looking out of the world!..very nice..
ReplyDeleteyummy and healthy snack
ReplyDeleteVadi looks tempting. This recipe is new to me.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a very well liked snack all over Maharashtra.
ReplyDeletevery very flavorful and delicious snack Maharashtra :) looks super delicious and inviting dear!! loving this healthy method !!
ReplyDeletenice to know that u can make it in M/c too. looks good.
ReplyDeletelove that last photo...looks mouthwatering
ReplyDeleteLovely vadas sounds delicious. I also selected it for K but later on prepared kesar peda!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh how cute ur vadas look love teh color texture u go so nice they r.Love to enjoy with a hot tea for evening.
ReplyDeleteI love this Maharashtrian dish..tastes wonderful with all the greens I it.very delicious one.
ReplyDeleteYummy looking kothimbir vadi. Lovely clicks.
ReplyDeleteI first had this on a trip to Pune and loved it.Yet to prepare and your clicks are great!
ReplyDeleteI have tried this once. Your have come out perfect...
ReplyDeletewow so delicious and authentic... beautiful clicks!!!
ReplyDeleteSowmya
who can say not this...looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteNice clicks Sreevalli...an uncomplicated recipe as opposed to a complicated life :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so lovely and definitely healthier than the fried ones :)
ReplyDeleteWow I love this version no move slaving over the stove. Thanks. Bookmarking it
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