Foodie:PATRA VADI

PATRA VADI

Patra or Alu Steamed  pakodas.Mom prepares it, simply delicious.I tried it too...yummy:)
Here's the recipe.Try it.Worth the efforts:)

INGREDIENTS

Colocassia leaves (arbi ke patte) 10
Gram flour (besan) 2 1/2 cups
Green chillies, chopped 2-3
Ginger, chopped 1 inch piece
Onions, chopped 2 medium
Coconut, dessicated 2 tablespoons
Sesame seeds (til) 2 teaspoons
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Soda bicarbonate a pinch
Asafoetida a pinch
Jaggery (gur) 50 grams
Tamarind pulp 1 teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons

Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon

METHOD
Clean wash and trim the arbi leaves. In a clean bowl take besan and add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green chillies, onion, sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, soda bi carbonate, asafoetida, tamarind pulp and jaggery. Add a little water to form a thick batter. Take a leaf, spread the batter on top, keep another leaf over it and spread some more batter over it. Roll the leaves tightly and tie with twine. Steam for 20-25 minutes or till done. Remove and let it cool down. Cut them into slices. Heat oil in a pan. Add whole mustard seeds, asafoetida and a little sesame seeds. When it starts to crackle pour this tempering on steamed patra slices.

Health Benefits:   Colocasia/Elephant-Ear/Patra
The leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C and contain more protein than the corms.