30-Minute Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadi Recipe To Pair With Chai

By Shubhi Kumar
15 Feb 2025, 12:00 IST

Today, we bring to you flavourful and crispy Maharashtrian Kothimbir Vadi. Tap to read!

Ingredient

Two cups coriander leaves, one cup besan/gram flour/chickpea flour, one tsp ginger-garlic paste, half tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder

What else you need?

Half tsp turmeric/haldi, one green chilli, half tsp coriander powder, half tsp cumin powder, one tsp sesame seeds / til, one fourth tsp garam masala powder, salt, one tsp lemon juice, one fourth cup water, oil.

Prepare the dough mixture

Mix coriander, besan, ginger-garlic paste, spices, lemon juice, and water into a thick dough in a bowl.

Shape the Vadi

Grease a plate and press the dough into an even layer. Make it smooth with a spatula. Let it rest.

Cut into pieces

Cut the dough into square or diamond shapes using a knife after it rests for 5 minutes.

Steam the Vadi

Grease a steamer, place the cut pieces, and steam for 10-12 minutes until firm and fully cooked.

Fry the Vadi

Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry steamed pieces until golden. It is crispy on all sides, flipping carefully.

Information credits

This recipe is sourced from the food website of Hebbars Kitchen, which offers homemade recipes. You can make alterations to this recipe to suit your needs and tastes.