Meena's Taste Mantra

Steamed Kothimbir Vadis - A healthy and nutritious Snack!

While cleaning Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves the aroma that permeates is so refreshing. We love fresh Dhania and infuse a lot of this herb into our meals. Amma always makes Kothimbir Vadis whenever we get large bunches of Coriander..a regular feature during winters when all greens are available fresh!

The traditional way, these vadis are deep fried...but we love it just steamed!

Ingredients:

3 cups Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

1 cup Besan | Chick Pea Flour

1" Adrak | Ginger, finely chopped

1 cup Roasted Peanut, coarsely crushed
4 Green Cillies, finely chopped

1 tsp Roasted Til | White Sesame Seeds

1/2 tsp Saunf | Fennel Powder

1/2 tsp Jeera | Cumin Powder

1/2 tsp Fruit Salt

To taste Salt

Oil to grease steamer plate

Method:

In a mixing bowl, add the besan, salt, coarsely crushed peanut, saunf powder, cumin powder, finely chopped adrak, finely chopped green chillies and finely chopped dhania leaves.
Add water to make a thick batter, the consistency like that of the idli batter.
Grease the steamer plates with oil and keep aside.
Add the Fruit salt and gently mix the batter.
Pour the batter on the greased steamer plate.
Steam it for about 15 minutes. If using pressure cooker, steam without the whistle.
Once cooked, let the vadis cool. Cut them into desired shape.
Garnish with roasted Til and serve with Tomato Ketchup.

These Kothimbir vadis make a wonderful snack option and are also ideal as a starter for a party!

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.