Kothimbir Wadi - Crispy fritter

Due to the 10th and 12th Std exams, the school starts at around 7:45 am these days and hence my daughter Ria leaves home around 7:00 am.  I decided to make Kothimbir Wadi for her short recess tiffin recently which is a very simple and quick recipe.  It does not take much time to make this dish.

This is dedicated all those mother's who take all the efforts to ensure that their child / children eats healthy food :).  I do receive requests to post quick recipes from my readers for kids tiffin.

Kothimbir Wadi is a crispy fritter made from coriander leaves and chickpea flour.  This is a Maharashtrian snack.  It is also a perfect tea time snack especially during the monsoon.   I can enjoy eating it any time of the day and night :).   

The kothimbir Wadi is first steamed and then fried until crispy and served with tomato chutney or a tempering of mustard seeds and grated coconut.

The version I have prepared is also excellent for diabetic patients.... You may quickly note down the recipe and do make this healthy version for your family and friends!

Ingredients :

Finely chopped Corriander leaves - 1 cup

Besan (Chickpea Flour) - 1 cup

Garlic-Chilli- Ginger Paste - 1 tbsp (you may adjust this as per your taste)

Salt to taste

Pinch of baking soda

Water as required

Method :

Add Garlic-Chilli- Ginger Paste, coriander leaves, salt and soda and the Besan. Make a paste by adding water.  The consistency should be such that it can be easily poured into the steamer of container.

  

Now pour this mixture into the steamers plate and steam for 15 minutes.  Allow to cool and cut the steamed mixture into small squares.

Pour 1 tsp oil and temper mustard, jeera (cumin)  til, curry leaves, and Asafetodia.  Add the cut Wadi to this tadka and allow it to cook on  low flame and 5 to 8 minutes till the colour changes.

You may add Grated fresh Coconut and serve it hot!