PATORA ( COLOCASSIA LEAVES WITH SPICED GRAM FLOUR, STEAMED AND ROASTED )

INGREDIENTS

Colocassia leaves 12 ( arvi leaves)

Gram flour/ besan 1 cup

Salt to taste

Red chili pdr. 2 tsp

Ginger-green chili paste 1 tsp

Turmeric pdr. ¼ tsp

Hing little

Garam masala ¼ tsp

Sesame seeds 1 tbsp

Thick tamarind pulp 2 tbsp

Jaggery grated 2 tbsp

Oil 1 tbsp

For tempering

Oil 3 tbsp

Mustard seeds ½ tsp

Sesame seeds 1 tbsp

For topping coriander leaves chopped 1 tbsp

Coconut grated 2 tbsp

METHOD

Remove stems and thick veins from the leaves, wash them well, allow to drain well.

Prepare a thin batter using all the ingredients except oil.

Put a big leaf upside down on a flat surface, apply paste all over, put another leaf on top, apply paste over it, then put a 3^rd leaf, apply paste.

Fold the leaves about 1” from the stem, apply paste, roll it tight.

 Repeat with the remaining leaves, place on a greased plate which will fit in the cooker / steamer, apply oil on all the rolls, steam for 10-15 minutes on medium flame.

Take out the rolls, cool and cut them into slices.

For tempering, heat oil in a heavy kadai / non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, once it crackles, add sesame seeds, add the cut rolls, fry on low flame stirring from time to time till light brown, or if you like it crisp.

Serve with grated coconut, coriander leaves either as a snack or with rice and gravy.

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