Saturday, June 26, 2010

                                                    KOTHIMBIR VADI 
I n g r e d i e n t s :

 3 cups coriander leaves, chopped
 1 cup wheat flour (aata), sieved
 1 cup gram flour (besan), sieved
 1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely pounded
 2 tbsps white sesame seeds (til)
 1 tsp chilli powder
 1 tsp sugar
 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
 1/2 tsp garam masala
 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
 1/4 tsp soda bicarb
 oil as needed
 salt to taste

Mix flours, sesame seeds, coriander leaves, peanut powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala,     soda bicarb, ginger-garlic paste, sugar and salt. Add water and make a thick paste.

Heat 2 tbsps oil and add to the paste.

Grease a deep platter and spread the paste evenly. Steam for 15 minutes in an idli steamer or pressure cooker,     without using the weight. Remove and cool. Cut into diamond shaped pieces.

Heat oil and deep fry these pieces.

Serve hot with green chutney.

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