Kothimbir Vadi Recipe
Kothimbir Vadi is a savory and aromatic Maharashtrian snack made from fresh cilantro kothimbir and chickpea flour, seasoned with green chilies, ginger, and spices. The mixture is steamed, sliced, and then pan-fried until crisp on the outside while remaining soft inside. Often enjoyed with tangy tamarind or green chutney, this tea time delicacy is a flavorful and traditional treat that highlights the fresh, herbal taste of cilantro in a satisfying, bite sized form
Green Chutney Ingredients
1 NO coconut (Scraped)
Fresh coriander a few leaves
2-3 NOS green chili
1 Inch ginger
1/2 Lemon juice
2 Tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
As needed water
Step:1
In a mixer grinder jar add the coconut along with all the remaining ingredients , make sure you don’t add a lot of water . Grind everything into a coarse chutney . Your quick and delicious is ready vadi
Ingredients
100 gram fresh coriander
10 cloves garlic
3 NOS green chili
1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
A pinch salt
120 Gram flour
1/4 Cup rice flour
2 Tablespoon white sesame seeds
Salt to taste
1/4 Tablespoon turmeric powder
1/4 Tablespoon spicy red chili powder
2 Tablespoon oil
60 ml water (added gradually)
As needed sesame seeds
Step:1
To make the vadis you’ll first need to sort , wash and clean the coriander , make sure you oat dry the coriander after washing , it needs to be dry . Further chop the coriander roughly and add it into a large bowl
Step:2
Then make a coarse paste by grinding green chilies , garlic and salt . Add the paste to the fresh coriander and mix it well . Further add gram flour , rice flour , white . Sesame seeds , salt , turmeric powder , spicy red chili powder and oil , mix it briefly to mix all the ingredients
Step:3
Gradually add the water and combine everything to make a dough , it should not be to stuff not too soft . Grease a tray or plate with oil and drizzle some white sesame seeds on it
Step:4
Place the dough and shape it to form 1 inch thick slab then drizzle some more white sesame seeds on the top . Steam the mixture for 12-15 minutes over medium high flame . Once steamed , take tray out of the steamer and let it cool down
Step:5
Then remove the vadi slab from the tray using a spatula and cut it into squares or rectangle as per your size preference . Further fry them in moderately hot oil until golden brown , you can also shallow fry them , remove them into a sieve once fried . Your kothimbir vadi are ready
FAQs
1. What is Kothimbir Vadi?
It is a traditional Maharashtrian snack made from a steamed and then fried cake of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro kothimbir) and gram flour (besan), seasoned with spices, sesame seeds, and peanuts.
2. Why is my vadi too soft or breaking while frying?
Dough Consistency: The besan mixture should be thick and dough-like, not runny. Add besan gradually until it holds shape.
Insufficient Steaming: Steam the log thoroughly until a knife inserted comes out clean about 20-25 minutes Let it cool completely before slicing.
3. Can I bake or air-fry Kothimbir Vadi instead of deep-frying?
Yes. After steaming and slicing, brush the slices with oil and air-fry at 180°C 350°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
You can also bake them on a greased tray at the same temperature until crispy.
4. How long does it stay fresh, and how should I store it?
Fried Vadi: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to restore crispness.
Steamed Log: Wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days; slice and fry as needed.
5. Can I make it without peanuts or sesame seeds?
Yes. You can omit them or substitute with other nuts like crushed cashews.
For a nut-free version, add roasted chana dal or simply rely on the besan and spices for texture and flavor.