Monday, November 28, 2011

Try making the ' Kothimbir Vadi '

 
The Maharashtrian dish Kothimbir Vadi meaning ‘Coriander Vadas’ in Marathi. Kothimbir Vadi is a starter/snack, which is very popular in Maharashtra. It is made with lots of Cilantro|Coriander leaves which is called Kothimbir in Marathi. Kothimbir vadi is a popular and typical Maharashtrian dish.
The Batata vada, which means ‘ batata’ potato in Marathi is the most popular snack in Mumbai after the Vada pav. The vada pav stalls are very common near the railway station in Mumbai. Pohay is made of flattened, processed rice, roasted with chilies, onions, mustard and cumin seeds and curry leaves. Vada Pav is the most popular Maharashtrian dish consisting of fried mashed-potato dumpling (vada), eaten sandwiched in a bun called pav. Usal n Misal is made from a mix of curried sprouted lentils, topped with Chivda, farsaan, raw chopped onions and tomato. Also some times eaten with yogurt. Bread is a must.. the famous ' pav '.
Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadis, Make these the easy way..
Ings
1 1\2 Cups of Chopped Coriander Leaves,
1 Cup of Besan, Bengal gram flour,
3-4 Tbsp Rice flour,
1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder,
1/2 Tsp Red Chili powder,
1/2 Tsp Ginger Garlic paste,
A Pinch of Hing, Asafoetida,
1 Green Chilly finely chopped,
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds,
2 Tsp Lime juice or Tamarind pulp,
1 Tsp Sugar,
Oil to fry,
Salt to taste.
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except the oil. Use little water to get a thick batter. Make sure that there are no lumps formed. The batter has to be like a Pakoda/Bhajji type.
Steaming is to be done, so grease a plate and pour the batter in it. Steam for around 15 - 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into pieces. Put oil to fry to heat, fry until golden brown and appear crisp.
Kothimbir Vadis are served as snacks with any chutney or sauce of your choice or as side dish with Rice and Dal.

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