Gluten-Free Kothimbir Vadi
Delight your taste buds with Gluten-Free Kothimbir Vadi, a traditional Maharashtrian snack revamped for a gluten-free lifestyle! This aromatic recipe combines the freshness of finely chopped coriander leaves with the earthy flavor of chickpea flour and rice flour, creating a batter infused with bold spices like turmeric, asafoetida, and a hint of garlic-ginger paste. Steamed to perfection and then shallow-fried to a crispy golden brown, these savory bites are bursting with flavor and texture, making them an irresistible, guilt-free indulgence. Perfect as a tea-time snack or party appetizer, Gluten-Free Kothimbir Vadi pairs beautifully with green chutney or ketchup. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a wholesome treat that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh coriander leaves
- 1.5 cups Chickpea flour (Besan)
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 cup Water
- as needed Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves and set aside.
In a small blender, add the green chilies, ginger, and garlic cloves, and blend into a coarse paste. If needed, add a little water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped coriander leaves, chickpea flour, rice flour, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, asafoetida, the prepared paste of chilies, ginger, and garlic, and salt.
Add the oil and mix well. Gradually add water to form a thick batter. The batter should be firm enough to hold its shape.
Grease a steaming tray or plate. Pour the batter into the tray and spread it evenly.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer or deep pot. Place the tray inside and steam for about 20 minutes on medium heat. To check if it's cooked, insert a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean.
Remove the tray and let the batter cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the steamed batter into squares or diamond shapes.
Heat oil in a frying pan for shallow frying. Gently place the cut pieces of Kothimbir Vadi in the oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on each side.
Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup as a delightful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 531 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 718 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
