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Kothimbirichi Wadi

Kothimbirichi Wadi is a tasty Maharashtrian snack full of nutrition. It is a simple recipe and you can make the rolls and store in fridge and fry them as and when required. For variations, one can use other leafy vegetables like Palak (Spinach), Methi (Fenugreek), Shepu (Dill) etc.

Ingredients

Coriander - 1 large bunch

Besan (Gram Flour) – 1½ cup or more

Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder – ½ teaspoon

Cumin Powder – 1/2teaspoon

Sesame seeds – 1½ tablespoon
Jowar (Sorghum) Flour, (Optional) - 1 teaspoon
Rice Flour (Optional) - 1 teaspoon

Water – As per requirement

Salt – As per taste

Oil – For frying as per requirement

Method

 

Wash coriander leaves and chop very fine. Mix all ingredients well except oil and bind together with little water at a time to form a tight dough. Grease the pan to be used for steaming. Shape the dough into rolls and place in the greased pan and steam for about 10-12 minutes. Remove, cool and cut into thin slices and shallow fry in oil. Once the colour turns brown and crisp, remove and serve hot with chutney/sauce of your choice.

Note – The wadi can be made more flavourful by adding crushed garlic. Red chilli powder can be substituted with green chillies. Preparation time is about half hour approximately.
You can prepare wadi using leafy vegetables like Spinach, Fenugreek, Dill etc.