Kothimbir Vadi - Green Coriander Frittata

Kothimbir vadi again a maharashtrian recipe. In marathi language "Kothimbir" or "Kothmir" stands for coriander leaves. And vadi means cutting shape like square, wedges or cubes. Green coriander blend with spices and gram flour. Steamed and than either have it as it is or deep fry them. Very light, healthy and low fat. Very easy to prepare. You can avoid deep frying part instead prepare tempering and spread over it before serving. Garnish with fresh grated coconut. So here is my version of making it after few trials.


Ingredients: Sufficient for four people

2 Cups green coriander finely chopped
1+1/4 Cup besan
1 Tsp ginger garlic paste
Salt as per taste
1 Green chili finely chopped
1/2 Tsp coriander powder
1/2 Tsp turmeric
1/2 Tsp garam masala
1/2 Tsp amchur
A pinch of asafoetida
1 Tsp lemon juice
1/4 Cup curd

For tempering
2 Tblsp oil
1 Tsp sesame seeds
1 Tsp mustard seeds
7-9 Curry leaves
1 Pinch of asafoetida
Grated fresh coconut

Method: Wash green coriander very well. Chop it finely and keep them aside. You need 2 cups of tightly packed coriander. To this add all the rest ingredients listed. Mash coriander nicely so that it gets mixed up with gram flour and and other ingredients. Use 1/4-1/2 cup water if needed to make dough. Refer the pic.

Grease a pan with some oil and steam this dough for 20 mins. Check with the tooth pick, it should come out clean. Let it cool down for few mins. Cut them into slices.

For tempering heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let them crackle. Add sesame seeds and asafoetida. Place this over sliced vadi, garnish with fresh grated coconut and have with tea.



 It is super healthy snack. My daughter loves eating this but my son hates this vadi. But I keep making because I am in love with them.This is my entry to BM #82