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
 * 1/2 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
 * 1/2 tsp: Garam masala
 * 1/2 tsp: Turmeric powder
 * 1/4 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. Add water and make a thick paste.
 * 2) Heat 2 tbsps oil and add to the paste.
 * 3) Grease a deep platter and spread the paste evenly. Steam for 15 minutes in an idli steamer or pressure cooker, without using the weight. Remove and cool.
 * 4) Cut into diamond shaped pieces.
 * 5) Heat oil and deep fry these pieces.
 * 6) Serve hot with green chutney.