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Kaju Kothimbir Vadi Recipe

Cashew Kothimbir Vadi: Craft delectable kothimbir vadis in your kitchen, infused with the opulence of cashew nuts. A timeless Maharashtrian snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)
  • 30 cashew nuts
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp tamarind pulp
  • Salt, to taste
  • 4 Tbsp oil + to shallow fry
  • 2 Tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except oil. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and mix well to make a very thick batter.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over a low heat. Add the prepared batter and cook, stirring continuously, for 15 to 18 minutes till the mixture comes together to make a thick doughy batter. Remove from heat.
  • Grease a small tray and spread the mixture evenly 1 inch thick. Set aside to cool and steam it for at least 30 minutes so that it sets. Cut into 2-inch squares.
  • Heat the oil in frying pan and shallow fry the squares till golden and crisp. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve hot with coriander chutney, mint chutney or ketchup.
Keyword Kaju Kothimbir Vadi Recipe
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