KOTHAMALLI VADA (CILANTRO VADA)

Hi all, I had eaten this dish in Maharashtra in a food court and came to know that it was a popular dish in that region. I loved it, its simple to make. Tried it yesterday without a couple of ingredients as my parents preferred to eat without garlic. So, here it goes

KOTHAMALLI VADA (KOTHIMIR VADA /CILANTRO VADA)

INGREDIENTS

Besan ( Gram Flour) : 1 and 1/2 cup

Fresh Coriander leaves ( Cilantro): 1 Cup finely chopped

Green Chilli: 1 Tsp finely chopped

Rice Flour : 2 Tbsp

Turmeric Powder: 1/2 Tsp

Red Chilli Powder: 1 Tsp

Baking Soda: 1/2 Tsp

Oil : 1 Tbsp and required oil for shallow frying

Salt as required

Water as required

Ginger Garlic finely chopped or paste (optional): 1 Tsp

Kothamalli Vada

Steamed Kothamalli Vada

MAKING

First ,in a bowl. Mix all the dry ingredients ( Besan, Rice flour, Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Baking soda , little salt and mix well. Now add in the finely chopped Cilantro, Green Chillies and if needed the chopped Ginger-Garlic. Mix well again and let it rest for 15 mins (because of the inclusion of Baking soda). Slowly start adding water until it reaches a thick batter consistency. 

Grease a flat shallow pan with oil and pour the batter in it.

Keep the pressure cooker on stove with enough water in it. Place a small stand in it and keep the shallow pan with batter on top of it and close the lid of the pressure cooker and steam cook for at least 15-20 minutes.

when I say steam cook, it means do not keep the whistle on the cooker.

Once you see steam coming out, keep the cooker on for about 15-17 mins. Switch off the gas and take the pan out and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

You can serve Kothamalli Vada in a steamed state as it is with green chutney or sauce or shallow fry it with required oil until the sides are golden brown and has a crispy layer on top.

Serve it hot with tomato sauce or green chutney.

TIPS/VARIATIONS

I did not add ginger-garlic but you can add it for added flavor. The one I had in Maharashtra had ginger-garlic in it.

You can serve it steamed. Its more healthy and tasty as well

You could also have an additional step by shallow frying it or even deep frying it. I prefer shallow frying the results are the same as deep frying.