Air fryer Kothimbir Vadi Recipe

These delicious and healthy air fryer kothimbir vadi or cilantro cakes are a savory snack. Easy to make, they are perfect with tea.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword air fryer kothimbir vadi, kothimbir vadi recipe

recipe Indian air fryer recipes

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 22

Servings

Calories 191kcal

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped coriander leaves with chickpea flour and rice flour. green chilli, ginger paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, sesame seeds, hing, lemon juice and salt.
Gradually add just enough water (about ¼th cup) to make a thick dough. It should hold together when pressed, not runny.
Grease a small plate or cake tin and spread the mixture evenly, about half an inch thick. Steam for 6-10 minutes on medium heat until a knife inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the steamed vadi into squares or diamonds.
Preheat the air fryer at 180C or 360F for 3 minutes. Brush the vadi pieces with a little oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 180C or 360F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway and applying oil on the other side, till golden and crisp.
Serve kothimbir vadi or savory cilantro cakes hot with chutney or sauce of choice. They are so good that they will be gone in minutes.
You can also pan fry these (shallow fry or deep fry) after steaming and then serve.

1. Dry cilantro leaves well before using. If they are wet, your dough will be very wet.

2. Don’t skip the steaming step as it helps the vadi hold its shape while air frying.

3. You can prep by making and steaming the vadi ahead of time. Just cut and air fry when you are ready to eat.

4. Add ¼ tsp. Baking soda or ½ tsp. Eno if you want your kothimbir vadis to be fluffier. These are denser inside and crisp outside.

5. You can add other greens like parsley, spinach and methi or fenugreek leaves to the dough as well for variety. Even grated carrots is nice here.