Makai Vadi

Ingredients:Coriander leaves - 1 cup
Yellow corn kernels - 1 cup (crushed)
Gram flour - 1 ½ cup
Rice flour - 1 tbsp.
Ginger-chili paste - 1 tbsp.
Garam masala - 1 tsp.
Sesame seeds - 1 tsp. (roasted)
Lemon juice - 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp.
Asafetida - ¼ tsp.
Sodium bicarbonate - ¼ tsp.
Salt (to taste)
Oil (for frying)

Method:
Chop coriander leaves finely. Mix in the gram flour and rice flour and keep aside.
Add the corn kernels, ginger-chili paste, sesame seeds, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric powder, asafoetida, baking soda and salt to the mixture.
Add water and make a batter of thick consistency. Mix well and remove the lumps.
Grease the vessel and pour the batter into the vessel.
Steam for about 30 minutes.
Check by inserting a skewer on all sides.
(I kept another 5 minutes in medium flame)
Cool and cut into triangles.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
Deep fry the pieces in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from heat and serve hot with green chutney or tomato sauce.
R.C.

Sent off to EC's "WYF: Tea Time Snacks" event.

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