Popular gujarati snack made using colocassia leaves.
PATRA
Ingredients
8-10 Colocassia leaves (arbi ke patte), trimmed and washed
1½ cups gram flour (besan)
1 tbsp grated jaggery
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
¼ tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds
A pinch of asafoetida
2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander
2 tsps grated fresh coconut
Method
1. Take gram flour in a bowl. Add jaggery, tamarind pulp, ginger paste, green chilli paste, garam masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Add sufficient water and mix well to make a smooth paste.
2. Place a leaf on the worktop, shiny side facing downwards. Apply the paste evenly all over. Place another leaf over it but with its tapering end in the opposite direction of the first one. Apply paste over this.
3. Fold in the four edges and gently roll into a cylinder. Apply paste to seal whenever required
4. Heat water in a steamer. Place the rolls in a steamer container. Close the lid and steam for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
5. Cut into half inch thick slices. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add sesame seeds and asafoetida. And the patra slices and toss.
6. Garnish coriander leaves and fresh coconut and serve hot.
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