KOTHIMBIR (CILANTRO) VADI

Ingredients:

2 cups packed cilantro leaves, chopped fine
1 cup chickpea flour/besan
1 tbsp. rice flour
1/4 cup mixed flours (ragi or millet flour/ atta or wheat flour/ any other you have on hand)
4 green chillies, minced fine
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. poppy seeds
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. turmeric
pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp. garam masala
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sugar
salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, except for the oil.

2. Add enough water to make a thick batter and stir well to remove all lumps.

3. Grease a flat vessel. Pour the batter into the vessel.

4. Steam for about 30 minutes till a skewer inserted in the middle comes clean.

5. Let cool, unmold and cut into slices.

6. Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet and fry the slices till crispy and golden.

Serve hot with tomato sauce