Ingredients

• 4 bunches - fresh coriander leaves/ cilantro, medium
• 4-5 - green chillies
• turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup - gram flour (besan)
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - jaggery (grated) (optional)
• Salt to taste

How to Make Kothimbir Wadi

• Clean, wash and chop coriander leaves.
• Reserve two spoons for garnish.
• Finely chop green chillies.
• Combine chopped coriander leaves, green chillies, jaggery, salt, turmeric powder, gram flour and oil.
• Add enough water to make a thick batter.
• Ensure that the consistency is not too thin.
• Pour the batter onto a greased plate.
• Steam on high for 15 to 20 minutes or till cooked.
• Check by inserting a knife into wadi, if it comes out clean it is cooked.
• Remove, cool and cut into one-inch cubes.
• Heat oil and deep fry / shallow fry till golden brown.
• Keep on tissue/ kitchen towel.
• Serve hot, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.