Crispy Kothimbir Vadi Or Kothimbir Chi Vadi By Joyoti Sanyal Bandyopadhyaya

What to serve for snacks? That’s a question that plagues most of us all the mind. Unless you just want to open a packet of cookies or crispies. But what if you could do away with all the preservatives, and make your own munchie at home? Well, we all have a quest for such recipes. Here’s one you can try!

 

 

 

Joyoti Sanyal Bandyopadhyaya is a doting grand-mom, loving mom, adorable wife, and a happy and sweet person to befriend. Apart from her passion for cooking, she is also known among friends for her elegant sartorial style. 

 

 

Ingredients:

• white oil or ghee
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
• 1&1/2 cup coriander leaves (cilantro) chopped
• 1 cup besa
• 1/2 cup groundnut powdered
• 3-4 tbsp rice flour
• 1 tsp chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• water

 

 

 

Method:

 

• For the gram flour mix: In a large mixing bowl take 1 cup besan,1/2 cup groundnut powdered, 3-4 tbsp rice flour, 1 tsp chilli paste,1/2 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste ,1/2 tsp garam masala powder Add enough water to mix all ingredients to make a thick batter of pouring consistency.
• In a pan heat (low flame) 1 tsp white oil or ghee, add 1 tsp black mustard seeds, and when they splatter add 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste, stir a bit and then add 1&1/2 cup coriander chopped.
• Stir a bit and put in the gram flour (besan) mix.  Cook stirring till the mix forms a lump (dough like).
• Now spread the mix evenly on a greased tray and leave to cool completely.
• When it sets, cut into squares. Deep fry till crisp. Serve.