Kothimbir Vadi

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 1 cup wheat flour (aata), sieved
 * 1 cup gram flour (besan), sieved
 * ½ cup peanuts, coarsely pounded
 * 2 tbsp white sesame seeds (til)
 * 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
 * 3 cups coriander leaves, chopped
 * 1 tsp chilli powder
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * ½ tsp garam masala
 * ½ tsp turmeric powder
 * ¼ tsp soda bicarb
 * oil as needed
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Mix flours, sesame seeds, coriander leaves, peanut powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, soda bicarb, ginger-garlic paste, sugar and salt.
 * 2) Add water and make a thick paste.
 * 3) Heat 2 tbsps oil and add to the paste.
 * 4) Grease a deep platter and spread the paste evenly.
 * 5) Steam for 15 minutes in an idli steamer or pressure cooker, without using the weight.
 * 6) Remove and cool.
 * 7) Cut into diamond shaped pieces.
 * 8) Heat oil and deep fry these pieces.
 * 9) Serve hot with green chutney.