Cilantro Fritters (Kothimbir Wadi)

Name: Cilantro Fritters (Kothimbir Wadi)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons asafoetida; 237 milliliters chickpea flour; 1 teaspoon red chilli powder; 473 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped; 3 servings Kosher salt; 2 Tbsps roasted and crushed peanuts; 0 teaspoons turmeric powder; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided; 118 milliliters water (plus more)

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Cilantro Fritters (Kothimbir Wadi) could be an outstanding recipe to try. One serving contains 280 calories, 11g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 3. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, chickpea flour, cilantro leaves and tender stems, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

In a bowl mix chickpea flour, cilantro leaves and stalks, a pinch of salt, red chilli powder, asafoetida powder, turmeric powder, and peanuts. Slowly pour in the water and keep stirring with a fork or whisk until a thick batter forms.

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Asafoetida

Fresh Cilantro

Turmeric

Chickpea Flour

Chili Powder

Peanuts

Water

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Spread 1 teaspoon oil over a microwave-safe glass bowl or plate.

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Spread

Cooking Oil

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Microwave

Bowl

Transfer mixture to it and cover with a lid or overturned microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for 4 minutes on high with the lid on. Alternatively, place the plate on a bamboo steamer set over simmering water and steam for 10 to 12 minutes until firm.

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Water

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Microwave

Bowl

Transfer the steamed cake to a cutting board and cut into 1 inch squares, bars or diamond shapes.

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Cutting Board

Heat remaining oil in a medium non-stick skillet ober medium heat until shimmering. Slide in the fritters gently and fry until crisp on the outside, about 30 seconds on each side.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan