Kothimbir Vadi.

KOTHIMBIR VADI

Ingredients :
1 Cup Chana Dal (Soaked for Minimum 8 hrs) ,
3/4 cup Chopped Coriander / Cilantro ,
1/2 tspn ginger garlic paste ,
Salt to taste , 1 tspn green chilly paste , 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 pinch turmeric , 1/2 tspn sesame seeds , 1/4 tspn cumin seeds

Procedure :
Grind the soaked chana dal in the blender to form a fine paste. Use minimal amount of water to grind. Mix the paste + chopped coriander + ginger-garlic paste + baking soda + chilly paste + Salt + turmeric powder + sesame seeds + cumin seeds together. Cook the bater in a double boiler using a flat pan (On high heat for about 25 mins).

Let the vadis cool to room tempreture .Cut the Vadi into blocks of reasonable size .

Deep fry and serve hot and crisp with green/Imli Chutney.

DOUBLE BOILER :

Double boiler is a simple arrangement to cook food. Heat water (approximately 2 cups) in a big vessel ... Add the food content in a smaller utensil Place the small container in the bigger. Cover the bigger one with a lid so that the steam does not escape ...

Its almost similar to the cooking technique in a cooker ... Only difference is that this ones without pressure ...