Ingredients

• 200 g - Gram flour
• 30 - Cashew nuts, chopped
• 1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 - green chilli, chopped
• 1 tbsp - tamarind pulp
• 4 tbsp - Chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• 300 ml - Water
• 5 tbsp + 1 tsp - Oil
• 200 ml - Oil for deep frying

How to Make Kaju Kothimbir Vadi

• Mix the gram flour with the cashew nuts, powdered spices, green chilli, tamarind pulp, coriander leaves, salt and water.
• Heat 6 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add the gram flour mixture and saute for 20 mins on medium heat till dry.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Grease a rectangular 1" deep plate with 1 tsp oil.
• Press the gram flour mixture evenly into it to about 1/2" thickness.
• Allow to cool for about 30 mins.
• Cut into 2-inch squares.
• Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.
• Serve hot with green Chutney or tomato ketchup.