Patra/ Patrode

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Patra/ Patrode

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 15 to 20 medium sized colocasia leaves (arbi ke patte)


  • 2 cups besan


  • 1 tsp red chilli powder


  • 1 tsp ginger green chilli paste


  • 1 tsp coriander powder


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder


  • 3 tbsp jaggery (adjust as per the sweetness desired)


  • 1 tbsp tamarind (soaked in water)


  • 2 tsp sesame seeds


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1 tsp cumin seeds


  • 1 to 2 cups Oil for tempering


  • 1 glass water(as required)


  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves

Directions

  • Properly clean the colocasia leaves.
  • Remove the central vein and stalks.
  • In a bowl add the besan and all the dry spices.
  • Add soaked tamarind pulp and jaggery pieces.
  • Mix well .
  • Add water to adjust the consistency.
  • We don't need too thick or too thin batter.
  • Adjust sweetness /sourness as per your requirement.
  • Take one leaf and spread the batter on it
  • Keep arranging leaf and the batter one after the other for about 10 leaves.
  • Roll the edges.
  • Roll the leaves tightly.
  • Repeat with the other leaves.
  • In a steamer bring water to boil.
  • Place the rolls on a greased plate.
  • Place the plate in the steamer.
  • Cover and steam for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • After 15 to 20 minutes check them with the knife , if done switch off the gas and remove them on a seperate plate to cool down.
  • Once cool cut them into slices.
  • In a pan heat oil , add the sesame seeds ,mustard seeds and cumin seeds .
  • Saute for a minute and add the sliced rolls.
  • Saute for a while till it turns little golden. Garnish with finely chopped corainder leaves.
  • Serve immediately.
  • A traditional recipe from gujurat as well as Maharashtra is ready.