Kothambari Vadi/ Coriander leaves fritters

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                             
Preparation Time : 20 mins                                                         Cooking Time : 30 mins


Ingredients :
1 cup chickpea flour
2 tbsp finger millet flour
2 tbsp pearl millet flour
2 tbsp sorghum flour
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp roasted chickpea flour
salt
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilly powder
2 tsp chopped ginger
3 green chilies
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 tsp lemon juice
2 cups chopped coriander leaves
3/4 cup+1 tbsp water

For tempering:
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
7 curry leaves
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
pinch of asafoetida

Method:
1. In a bowl add all flours and mix well.

2. Take another bowl and put all remaining ingredients. Mix well.

3. Now mix contents of both bowls to form batter.

4. Heat a steamer containing water.
5. Apply little oil on plate. Pour batter on it.
6. Steam it for 25 mins.

7. Once kothambari vadi is cooked. Keep aside. Allow to cool it.

Continuation 1: (Pan Fry)
8. Heat a sauce pan containing little oil. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves for tempering.
9. Put kothambari vadi pieces in tempered substance. Fry for few minutes.

Continuation 2: (Deep Fry)
10. Heat a pan containing oil.
11. Deep fry kothambari vadi until golden.
12. Serve with chutney or ketchup.