Farali kothimbir Vadi is a crispy steamed snack made with green coriander and Amarnath flour (Rajgira flour). A perfect Navaratri food to snack on.
It is a famous Maharashtrian snack which is steamed and then fried. I made this steamed and them shallow fried with little ghee or oil.
Farali kothimbir vadi is a great snack or a meal served with vrat ki chutneys during fasting or upvaas days.
To make this farali kothimbir vadi I took inspiration from my original Maharashtrian snack Kothimbir Vadi.
During Navratri fasting days we cook using kuttu (buckwheat flour), Rajgira flour(Amarnath flour). Learn here step by step how to make this delicious snack quickly.
Amarnath (Rajgira) flour nutrition
Rajgira or Amarnath flour is considered to be a good source of calcium, protein, and amino acids.
Being rich in iron it also contains magnesium and Vit like A, B, C. It is a very popular grain consumed during fasting days, especially in Navratri. This flour is gluten-free. Read more about rajgira flour here.
Why you will love this recipe
Farali kothimbir Vadi is soft and sticky at the same time due to Amarnath flour property. It is filling and tasteful snacks to serve on vrat or upwas.
It is gluten-free make-ahead snack and light on stomach. Crunchy in texture this soft and smooth vadi taste great with other fasting recipes.
You can check this fasting recipes collection with seven days Navaratri meal plan.
Ingredients
To make this Maharashtrian snack you need Amarnath flour with other easily available ingredients.
Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.
- Flour- you need Amarnath (Rajgira) flour to make kothmir vadi.
- Spices- cumin seed powder, rock salt (sendha namak)
- Green coriander- it is one of the recommended ingredients for aroma and taste.
- Lemon Juice- gives a little tangy flavor
- Curd- soft and crunchy texture comes due to curd. homemade curd
- Ginger paste- adding ginger taste amazing.
- Green chili- using fresh chili taste great and you can easily adjust the hotness. You may replace it with red chili flakes as well.
How to make farali kothimir vadi
Making farali kothimbir vadi is exactly similar to the traditional way of making kothimbir vadi. The only difference is here we are using farali flour. So let see how to make farali kothimbir vadi for Navratri fasting day.
Here is the step by step process how can you make this Navratri vrat ka khana.
Cleaning coriander- First of all, clean and wash green coriander very well. Chop it finely and keep them aside.
You need 1 cup of tightly packed coriander for making farali kothmir vadi.
Gather all ingredients- In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients listed. Combine them well.
Rub coriander with the flour nicely, so that water content from the coriander mixed up with the flour.
Make a dough- Use little water to make a sticky dough. Rajgira flour will not form a smooth dough here. It will be like a sticky mixture (not pouring consistency).
Prepare to steam- Grease a dhokla plate and spread it over. NOTE DO not make a round or cylindrical shape like traditional kothimbir vadi.
Rajgira flour will be cooked while spreading on the plate.
Steam this dough for 20 mins. Check with the toothpick, it should come out clean.
Steam & shallow fry- Let it cool down completely. Afterward cut them into slices. This will be sticky and soft.
Shallow fry the pieces and serve with vrat ki chutney.
Farali kothimbir vadi is ready to serve on Navratri fast with vrat ki chutney.
Serving suggestions
Kothmir Vadi or kothimbir Vadi is best to serve with green chutney, tamarind chutney(imli ki chutney), and vrat ki chutneys.
Storing suggestions
You can make kothmir vadi in advance and keep it in the fridge. Just microwave them for one minute before serving.
If you like to make ahead then just steam and cut them into pieces. Store in a container and keep in the fridge.
Shallow fry or deep fry before serving.
Tips & FAQ's
- It is a gluten-free snack. Skip adding curd to get the vegan version.
- Vadi is supposed to be dense in texture. Add ½ tsp baking soda if you want them a little spongy and fluffy. Since I made these for fasting so did not add the Eno fruit salt or baking soda.
- You can also use buckwheat flour (kuttu ka aata) for this recipe. NOTE I have not yet tried using any other flour. If you try then please share the feedback.
- Consult your elders if any ingredient is prohibited at your home.
Rajgira flour is rich in iron, fiber and many vitamins & amino acids. Since it is a gluten-free flour, it helps in reducing inflammation & controlling cholesterol.
There are a number of rajgira recipes to make during fasting days. Few are plain rajgira paratha, rajgira paratha with vegetables, and farali french fries.
This gluten-free Rajgira or Amarnath flour is smooth, nutty and earthy in flavor. Spices & other ingredients are added to enhance the flavour.
Rajgira flour & kuttu flour (buckwheat flour) both are very different. Both flours are consumed during fasting days specially on Navratri fasts, both are gluten-free.
Both have unique earthy flavor, texture, color and taste. Kuttu flour taste better even without other ingredients added. But to consume rajgira flour we need some spices to enhance the taste.
You may also like other fasting food or vrat ka Khana
See this the whole collection of fasting recipes on the blog.
- Rajgira paratha
- Sama Rice Dosa(farali dosa)
- Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
- Kuttu Ka Cheela(farali cheela)
- Lauki Ka Halva
- Kuttu ki Tikki(farali cutlet)
- Sabudana Vrat Ki Khichdi
- Rajgira Paratha(falahari paratha)
- Sama rice kheer
Check few pantry staples recipes to make fasting days fuss free. Do check homemade ghee, homemade curd & how to make cumin powder.
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Farali Kothimbir Vadi | Amarnath Flour Kothimbir Vadi
Ingredients
- 1 cup rajgira flour (Amarnath flour )
- 1 cup green coriander chopped finely
- Rock salt as per taste
- 1 tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp curd
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp green chili paste
- Water as required
Instructions
- First of all, start with green coriander. Clean and wash green coriander very well. Chop it finely and keep them aside. You need 1 cup of tightly packed coriander for making farali kothmir vadi.
- In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients listed. Combine them well.
- Rub coriander with the flour nicely, so that water content from the coriander mixed up with the flour.
- Use little water to make a sticky dough. Rajgira flour will not form a smooth dough here. It will be like a sticky mixture (not pouring consistency).
- Grease a dhokla plate and spread it over. Here is the point to take care. DO not make a round or cylindrical shape like traditional kothimbir vadi. Rajgira flour will be cooked while spreading on the plate.
- Steam this dough for 20 mins. Check with the toothpick, it should come out clean.
- Let it cool down completely. Afterward cut them into slices. This will be sticky and soft.
- Shallow fry the pieces and serve with vrat ki chutney.
- Farali kothimbir vadi is ready to serve on Navratri fast with vrat ki chutney.
Notes
- It is a gluten-free snack. Skip adding curd to get the vegan version.
- Vadi is supposed to be dense in texture. Add ½ tsp baking soda if you want them a little spongy and fluffy. Since I made these for fasting so did not add the Eno fruit salt or baking soda.
- You can also use buckwheat flour (kuttu ka aata) for this recipe. NOTE I have not yet tried using any other flour. If you try then please share the feedback.
- Consult your elders if any ingredient is prohibited at your home.
Nutrition
Neeraj Kumar
Seems very lovely snack to munch on in evenings.
code2cook
Thanks Neeraj, yeah farali kothimbir vadi was fun to have on fasting.