Palak and Kothimbir vadi (Spinach and Coriander leaves Vadi)

This is a Maharashtrian speciality.Normally we use spinach or coriander leaves for this.I have used both and it tasted good.Appu thanks for the share.

Ingredients:

Spinach leaves-1cup,finely chopped

Coriander leaves-1/2cup,finely chopped

gram flour(besan)-1/2 to 3/4cup

chilli powder-1tsp

garam masala-2tsp

turmeric-1/2tsp

sesame seeds-1tsp

walnuts-2tbsp chopped,optional

salt as per taste.

mustard seeds-1tsp

cuminseeds-1tsp

dessicated/grated coconut-2tbsp

oil-2 to3tbsp

Mix the spinach and coriander leaves,gram flour,powdered spices,sesame seeds,walnuts and salt.Make it into a loose dough.Steam this in a steamer for 15 mins.

Take it out and let it cool down.Cut it into cubes or desired shapes.

Heat oil in a pan.Add 2 tbsp oil.Fry the vadis on all sides(30sec each sides approx).Remove it.Now add the mustard seeds in the same oil.When it splutters,add cumin seeds and coconut.When the coconut is brown.Add the vadis and let it coat in the mix.

Serve as a side dish or as a snack!!!!