Kothimbir Vadi – A delicious Maharashtrian snack. Basic
recipe from BBC Goodfod Magazine India,
page no 54, October, 2013 !!
Makes: 9 vadis
Serves: 3 - 4
Method
Combine 1 cup gram flour (besan / kadala maav / chone pitti, Indian standard measuring cup of 200 ml / 8 oz capacity), ½ teaspoon turmeric
powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 2 chopped green chillies, 1 tablespoon
tamarind pulp, 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves, 20 chopped cashew nuts (optional) and ½ teaspoon salt
together in a bowl.
Add 1 ½ cups water to make a thick batter. Heat 1 tablespoon
oil in a pan on medium heat and cook the
batter, stirring continuously, until dough like consistency.
Remove from heat. Spread
this mixture in a greased tray. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon oil on the top and spread
it evenly with the help of a flat spatula. Set aside to cool for half an hour
and then cut into 2 – inch squares.
Final preparation:
Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a flat frying on medium heat. Fry these
vadi until crisp on both the sides. Serve with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
2 comments:
Mom makes these when it's very cold or raining. They are the perfect snack with some hot teaQ
Looks perfect!!
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