Name: Steamed Kothimbir Vadi (Corriander Vadi)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves; 2 tbsp Gram flour (besan); 1 tbsp Semolina (sooji); 0.5 tsp Grated ginger; 1 Finely chopped green chili; 0 asafoetida (hing) (pinch); 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder; 0 Salt to taste; 0.25 tsp Mustard seeds; 0 Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp; 0.5 tsp Oil for tempering; 0.25 tsp Fruit salt or baking soda (optional, for a fluffy texture); 0 Water, as needed; 0 Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing

Instructions

This recipe will make 1 serving of steamed kothimbir vadi.Mix chopped coriander leaves, gram flour, semolina, grated ginger, chopped green chili, asafoetida, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl.
Gradually add water to form a thick lump-free batter. Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Pour the tempering over the batter and mix thoroughly.Grease a small microwave-safe or steamer-friendly container.
Pour the mixture into the container. Steam for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.Allow Kothimbir Vadi to cool, then cut into squares or diamonds. For fluffiness, add fruit salt or baking soda to the batter just before steaming.Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds tempering to the vadis. Enjoy the healthy Kothimbir Vadi with green chutney or sauce.