Kothimbir vada

                                                             

Kothimbir vada

Kothimbir vada is a wonderful snack  that can be served with evening tea. The steamed and fried vade  is perfectly fine for eating on its own or can be eaten as a side dish with a meal.

Ingredients :(makes 30 Vadas)

2 cups finely chopped coriander leaves
2 cups besan

1 " ginger

4-5 garlic
4-5 green chilies
1/2 tea spoon haldi
1/2 tea spoon chili powder
1 tea spoon jeera powder
1 tea spoon coriander powder
1 tea spoon sugar
1/4 tea spoon hing

1 table spoon sesame seeds (til)

1/2 cup cashew pieces
1 table spoon oil
Salt to taste
3/4 cup water
Oil for frying the vadas

Preparation:

1. Take the besan in a big  bowl and add salt, sugar, haldi, jeera powder, coriander powder ,chili powder, hing,  sesame seeds and cashews
2. Grind together green chilies, ginger, garlic to a fine paste adding little water
3. Mix the ground paste and 1 table spoon oil with the besan mixture
4. Add the coriander leaves
5. Add water and mix well . The batter should be of idle batter consistency
6. Grease two   cooker separator pan and pour the above batter
7. Steam in a cooker for 10 minutes
8. Cool and cut into 2" squares
9. Deep fry the pieces in hot oil till they turn golden brown and crisp
10. Serve with green chutney