kothimbir vadi (cilantro vadai) for evening snacks

2 cups - dhania leaves( preferably leaves, the stems become a bit chewey once steamed), chopped finely
3/4th cup besan/chickpea flour/gram flour
1-2 tablespoon rice flour
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp ommum ( crush them in your palms and then add)
3/4 tbsp ginger garlic green chilly paste (optional)
1 TSP oil
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp white sesame seeds (yellu)
Salt to taste.

Procedure
Heat water in a steamer or idly vessel.
Apply/ coat oil on all sides of the vessel (preferably a flat bottom pan).
Mix all the above ingredients in a separate pan .
Pour the mixture in the greased vessel.
Steam the mixture for around 25-30 mins
Insert a knife if it comes clean then it is done.
Remove them from the steamer let them rest for 5 mins
Cut them in cubes.
Then shallow fry them. Frying is optional.

Steamed version
Once you remove it from the steamer. Cut them into slices
Add oil to a kadhai and then add seasoning of mustard seeds ,cumin seeds, asefotida, curry leaves.
Add the cut pieces to the seasoning and toss around till the seasoning coats all the cut pieces.
Finally garnish with toasted white sesame seeds (toast them without oil)