KOTHIMBIR VADI WAFFLES | SAVOURY CORIANDER WAFFLES
What is Kothimbir Vadi?
Kothimbir Vadi translates to Coriander Squares. It is a delicious savoury snack that hails from the western states of India, Maharashtra.
In the Marathi language (spoken in Maharashtra) 'Kothimbir' translates coriander and 'Vadi' means wedges, slices or cubes.
This delicious snack is prepared using very basic Indian staple ingredients like gram flour, fresh coriander leaves and spices and usually served as a snack with tea, coffee and chutneys.
First, the batter is steamed, then cut into small cubes and deep-fried to make outer layer crispy and delicious.
Kothimbir Vadi Waffles
With the current climate, we wanted to get creative and wanted to use as much of the vegetable as possible. We have added cauliflower leaves to these vegan savoury waffles to reduce waste.
We are eliminating steaming and frying thus saving time. These require minimal oil as Kothimbir vadi are usually deep fried.
We wanted to pack in as many nutrients as possible so the flour used is gram flour or besan which is protein-packed.
You could also add carrot tops if you do manage to get hold of fresh vegetables
The batter is almost identical to what I use to make chilla.
These Indian healthy savoury waffles are superb for lunch. As they are waffle shaped they are a fun and ideal way to get children eating nutritious food.
What goes in Kothimbir Vadi Waffles
● Gram flour also known as besan which adds tons of protein to this recipe.
● Cauliflower leaves OR Coriander leaves.
● Peanut powder adds a beautiful crunch and flavours. Grind peanuts in a coffee grinder.
● Semolina to add crispy texture to the waffles.
● Ginger-chilli-garlic paste to spices up the dish and flavours.
● Spices powders such as red chilli and turmeric powder.
● Kasoori methi, in a traditional recipe, doesn't require but in this waffles recipe, it brings that amazing taste as cauliflower leaves are tasteless.
● Ajwain known as carom seeds to help in digest and for great flavours.
● Mustard and cumin seeds for tempering.
● Oil, any oil will work fine but groundnut or peanut oil brings that extra flavours.
● Baking soda
How to make Kothimbir Vadi Waffles step by step pictures
1. In a big bowl mix gram flour, semolina, peanut powder, spices powders, salt, kasoori methi, ajwain and cauliflower/coriander leaves.
2. Add water gradually and prepare a batter with pancake pouring consistency.
3. Prepare the tempering by heating oil in a small pan, add both seeds and once they pop pour it on the ready batter.
4. Preheat a waffle maker according to manual.
5. Apply little oil using pastry brush on the waffle maker plates, make sure you apply the oil on the closing plate too.
6. Add baking soda in the batter and mix so well.
7. Pour some batter into hot and oiled plates, close and let the waffles cook.
8. It will take about 5-6 minutes waffles to cook all over and turn crispy outside.
9. Remove and serve hot.
Tips and Variations
You may add some fresh spinach or methi leaves along with coriander or cauliflower leaves.
If the batter gets too thin, add more gram flour and spices.
A waffle maker or alternatively use a toasted sandwich maker
Can I make these waffles in advance?
These waffles are best eaten fresh and cannot be made in advance as they will harden.
If you have waffles leftover or they go hard, then tear them up and add to Kadhi.
Top or serve these Indian waffles with:
These waffles are really tasty even if eaten on its own, but one can serve with homemade chilli sultana sauce, or raw mango, chilli and garlic dip.
We have topped the waffles with chopped red onion and fresh parsley
Try some of our other leftover recipes:
1. Leftover Khaman Dhokla Chaat prepared with leftover khaman dhokla.
2. Dal Methi Paratha made using leftover dal.
3. Loaded Cauliflower Mash Cheese Balls prepared using leftover cauliflower mash.
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📖 Recipe
KOTHIMBIR VADI WAFFLE
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour besan
- ⅓ cup cauliflower or coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. semolina
- 2 tbsp. peanuts ground
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. chilli powder red
- oil
- 1 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- Pinch baking soda
- 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic-chilli paste
- Pinch carom seeds- ajwain ptional
- Pinch kasoori methi optional
Instructions
- In a bowl combine leaves, gram flour, semolina, peanut powder, salt, red chilli and turmeric powder, kasoori methi, ajwain and chilli-ginger-garlic paste.
- Add water little by little and make a pancake consistency batter.
- Heat very little oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds.
- Once they pop add tempering in a batter.
- Mix well and leave it 5 minutes.
- Add baking soda and whisk vigorously.
- Heat a waffle machine according to its manual.
- With a pastry or basting brush apply little oil on both waffles plate.
- Pour the batter into the waffle plates.
- Let the waffles cook for at least 4-5 minutes or until nicely golden.
- Remove it from the waffle maker.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
- Garnish the waffles with freshly chopped coriander and finely chopped onion.
- For a variation, you can use garlic and red chilli chutney or coconut chutney.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free version leave semolina and for nut-free skip peanuts.
Don’t have semolina? use oats powder instead.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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JollyHomemadeRecipes says
This is really interesting and creative idea, Jags. This looks so flavorful and easy to prepare. I often end up making this one. Gorgeous clicks!!
jayashree says
This is a wonderful and innovative one Jagruti. Nice twist to the usual waffles, they must be delicious.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Jayashree.
Sasmita says
Awesome recipe Jagruti 🙂
The kothimbir vaadi gets totally a new avatar here in the form of waffle. Use of cauliflower greens is a lovely idea and yes, all will love these !
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Sasmita.
Lathiya says
Presenting Kothimbir Wadi as Waffle is a genius way to make kids eat. The pictures are awesome.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks!
cookingwithsapana says
Oh my such a wonderful idea to make kothimbir vadi waffles. I have never tried savory waffles, gotta try them once.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Sapana for stopping by.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
OMG, look at those waffles, very inviting and a unique recipe!!love the use of cauliflower leaves!!! Goreous gorgeous clicks as usual! A superb fusion dish!!!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Priya for your lovely comment.
Padma says
Wow, What a creative twist to make a fusion dish. Though I love the use of cauliflower leaves, I so love of coriander!! This is such an awesome share 😋
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Padma!
Uma Srinivas says
Really unique and delicious recipe. This will be huge hit to kids and adults with green chutney and sweet chutney! Lovely pictures!
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Uma.
Mayuri Patel says
Awesome recipe, not only using up cauliflower leaves but giving vadi a new avatar. This is definitely a good recipes as kids and adults can enjoy vadi in the form of waffles.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Mayuri for stopping by, also kids can involve in making this dish.
Indfused says
Loved how you used the cauliflower leaves in this recipe, Jagruti! I agree about not wasting anything. I am a fan of kasuri methi too- love the flavor!
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Sandhya. Yes kasuri methi adds that unique flavour and aroma in any recipe.
Lata Lala says
I have made kothimbir vadi numerous times and absolutely love it. Making waffles of it is totally a genius idea.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Lata.
Bless My Food by PAYAL says
Kothimbir has passed through my hands but that's the routine, deep fried one. This is such an astonishing diversion towards waffles. Indeed a blast recipe.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Payal, totally agree this is fun and healthy way to enjoy Kothimibir vadi.
Pavani says
Wow, what an innovative and creative way to make a fusion dish. LOVE all the ingredients that went into this waffle - will have to make it some time soon.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Pavani. Let us know how your family like it.