Kothimbir Vadi
Ingredients:
Coriander leaves                     -           1
bunch
Gram Flour                              -           1 cup
Rice Flour                               -           1 tablespoon
Green chillies                          -           8-12
( as per your spice levels )
Ginger                                     -           1 small piece finely chopped
Garlic                                      -           4-6 cloves
Roasted sesame seeds             -           1
tablespoon
Roasted poppy seeds              -           1
tablespoon
Lemon juice                            -           1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder                     -           1
teaspoon
Asafoetida                              -           ¼ teaspoon
Garam Masala                         -           1-2
teaspoon as per your taste
Red chilli powder                   -           as
per your taste (totally optional, if you feel the 
                                                            heat
in the green chilli is fine then u can skip it )
Baking Soda                           -           ¼ teaspoon ( totally optional )
Salt                                          -
          to taste
Oil                                           -           To Fry
Preparation Method:
- Chop coriander leaves finely. Mix in gram flour, and rice flour. 
- Grind the green chilies, ginger and garlic into a fine paste. Add
     this paste, roasted sesame seeds, 
     roasted poppy seeds, lemon juice, garam masala, red chilli powder
     (optional ) turmeric powder, asafoetida, baking soda ( optional ) and salt
     to the above mixture.
- Add some water to make a thick batter (idli batter consistency)
     and mix well. Take care that no lumps are there..
4.      Prepare the steamer with water. Grease a flat vessel
of the steamer and pour the batter into the vessel. Steam them for about 20-25
minutes on high heat.  Or grease a microwavable container and
pour the batter into it. Microwave cook the batter for 5-7 minutes (Microwave
settings may vary and mine took 5 minutes) 
5.     
Remove and insert
a toothpick into it to check if it is done. If the stick comes out clean then
it is done. So u can now let it cool for a minute or two and then cut them into
square shaped pieces.
6.     
Heat oil in a
deep frying pan. Deep fry the pieces in hot oil. Remove when golden brown and
crisp. Serve hot as an appetizer.
Note: 
People who are health conscious, can have it steamed itself. You don’t
have to fry it.  Both tastes good.




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