Kothimbir Vadi | How To Make Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadi | Green Coriander Frittata
Kothimbir Vadi is a popular Maharashtrian snack which is steamed and pan-fried. It is made with fresh coriander leaves, chickpea flour, spiced up using ginger, garlic, green chili, and garam masala. Kothimbir Vadi is a glutenfree snack, you can have it in breakfast or as a side dish in the Maharashtrian thali.
Servings 4 Serving
Calories
Ingredients
- 2 Cups green coriander finely chopped
- 1+1/4 Cup besan
- 1 Tsp ginger garlic paste
- Salt as per taste
- 1 Green chili finely chopped
- 1/2 Tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 Tsp turmeric
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 1/2 Tsp garam masala
- 1/2 Tsp amchur
- 1 Tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 Cup curd or water
For tempering
- 2 Tblsp oil
- 1 Tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tsp mustard seeds
- 7-9 Curry leaves
- 1 Pinch of asafoetida
- Grated fresh coconut for garnishing
Instructions
- First of all, start with green coriander. Clean and wash green coriander very well. Chop it finely and keep them aside. You need 2 cups of tightly packed coriander.
- In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients listed. Combine them well.
- Mash coriander nicely so that it gets mixed up with gram flour and other ingredients.
- Use 1/4-1/2 cup water or curd if needed to make a dough. Refer the pic. Shape it like a cylinder or just spread it on a greased pan.
- Grease a pan with some oil and steam this dough for 20 mins. Check with the toothpick, it should come out clean.
- Let it cool down for a few mins. Afterward cut them into slices.
- For tempering heat oil in a kadhai, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let them crackle.
- Add sesame seeds and asafoetida. Place this over sliced vadi, garnish with freshly grated coconut and have with tea.
- It is a super healthy snack. My daughter loves eating this but my son hates this vadi.Kothimbir vadi is ready to serve.
Notes
- It is a gluten-free snack. Skip adding curd to get the vegan version.
- Vadi is supposed to be dense in texture. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda if you want them a little spongy and fluffy.
- Instead of coriander, you can make this recipe with fenugreek leaf, spinach leaf, and cabbage. These all are steamed snack which is great in taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg