In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped coriander, gram flour, rice flour, green chili, garlic, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and all dry spices.

Mix the ingredients well so that everything blends evenly.

Now, add water gradually and only as much as needed. This ensures the mixture binds into a soft dough without becoming sticky.

Take a handful of dough and shape it into cylindrical rolls.

Place the rolls in a steamer and cook for about 15 minutes.

To check if they are done, insert a knife into the roll. If it comes out clean, the steaming is complete.

Allow the steamed rolls to cool down completely.

Once cooled, cut them into thick slices. At this stage, you can enjoy them as steamed kothimbir vadi with chutney or ketchup.

Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai on medium flame.

Drop the vadi slices carefully into the hot oil.

Fry until they turn golden brown and crisp.

Remove them using a slotted spoon and drain on a tissue.

Serve hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney, or tamarind chutney.