Pudachi Vadi / Sambhar Vadi (Coriander Stuffed Crispy Packets)

Pudachi Vadi / Sambhar Vadi (Stuffed Coriander Crispy Packets)

This is a specialty from Nagpur / Vidarbh region in Maharashtra. Sambhar means fresh Coriander. Coriander stuffing is filled in dough covering and these packets are deep fried. It’s little lengthy process but these crispy packets are very yummy. Worth making these 2-3 times in winter when fresh coriander is amply available. There are different recipes for Pudachi Vadi. I followed this one and the result was awesome.

Ingredients

For Stuffing

Finely chopped fresh coriander 1.5 cups

Sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Grated dry coconut 3 tablespoon

Finely chopped medium size Onion 1

Ginger Garlic Paste 1 teaspoon

Green Chilly Paste ½ teaspoon

Amchoor (Mango Powder) ½ teaspoon

Goda Masala (Spice Powder) ½ teaspoon

Poppy Seeds (Khaskhas) 1 tablespoon

Chilly Powder ½ teaspoon

Turmeric Powder ¼ teaspoon

Asafoetida a pinch

Powdered Sugar ½ teaspoon (Optional; Add if you like)

Oil ½ teaspoon

Salt to taste

For Cover

Wheat Flour ½ cup

Besan (Bengal Gram Flour) ¼ cup

Oil 2 tablespoon

Chilly Powder ½ teaspoon

Turmeric Powder ¼ teaspoon

Asafoetida a pinch

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying Pudachi Vadi

Instructions

1. For Cover dough – Mix wheat flour, besan, chilly powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt. Heat 2 tablespoon oil and add to this mixture. Using water bind a stiff dough. Cover it and Leave it to rest.

2. For Stuffing – In a pan, dry roast sesame seeds and grated dry coconut separately till light brown. Leave it to cool.

3. In the same pan, heat ½ teaspoon oil on medium flame. Add chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add ginger, garlic paste and chilly paste. Mix. Add Poppy seeds and sauté till onion is translucent. Switch off the gas.

4. In a bowl, add chopped coriander, onion mixture, sesame seeds, roasted dry coconut (crush a bit using fingers), aamchoor, goda masala, chilly powder, turmeric powder, Asafoetida, powdered sugar and salt. Mix well. Stuffing is ready.

5. Take a small dough ball and roll a round puri. Place a tablespoon of stuffing in the middle. Fold the puri from both sides such that it forms a roll. Press the layers so that they stick together. Now fold the other 2 sides to form a rectangular packet. Press the edges to seal it properly. Prepare all packets this way.

6. In a wok, heat oil. Turn the flame to low. Gently slide in a packet and deep fry on low flame till it’s light brown from both sides.

7. Yummy Pudachi Vadi is ready. Serve hot. As such you don’t need any chutney / sauce with it.