PATRA

Author: Jain Recipes Category: Snacks, Cuisine: Indian

Yields:1 – 2 Serving (4 Rolls)

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 35 Mins

Total Time: 40 Mins

INGREDIENTS ~

For The Leaves

6 bunches colocasia leaves with black stems

(each bunch has a set of 3 to 5 different sized leaves.)

For The Paste

2 cups bengal gram flour

1 1/4 teaspoons red chilli powder

1 teaspoon dhana- jeera powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

jaggery-tamarind pulp or lemon juice or khajur-imli chutney

1/2 teaspoon green chillie paste

pinch of soda bi carbonate (optional)lemon wedges

3/4 cup water (approx.)

salt to taste

For The Tempering

3 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

pinch of asafoetida

To Garnish

coriander leaves (finely cut)

2 tablespoons coconut (grated)

lemon wedges

Instruction

For The Leaves

Step 1 .Remove the stalks and thick veins from the leaves. Wash and gently wipe them dry with a soft cloth. Keep them aside.

For The Paste

Step 2 Jaggery-Tamarind Pulp: In a pan, soak 1/2 cup (heaped) tamarind in water, for 15 minutes. Squeeze. Sieve the pulp. Add 1/3 cup jaggery. Stir well till it melts.

Step 3 Add rest of the ingredients, to make a thick, smooth paste. Use as required

HOW TO PROCEED

Step 4 On a flat surface, place a big leaf with the rough side up. Spread a thin layer of the paste on the whole leaf.

Step 5 Take a smaller leaf . Place it in the opposite direction on top of the first leaf. Spread the paste over it thinly. Repeat this method with 2 or 3 more leaves to make layers.

Step 6 Fold in a little of both the sides, of the leaves. Apply the paste. Then fold 2" from the bottom side of the leaves. Apply the paste again. This will give the layer of leaves a rectangular shape.

Step 7 From the stalk end of the rectangle, make a tight roll. Apply the paste at the end and sides of the roll. Repeat with the remaining set of leaves to make 4 rolls.

Step 8 Place the rolls on a well-oiled plate, of a steam cooker. Steam for 20-25 minutes. Care should be taken that the water does not touch the leaf rolls

Step 9 Remove the plate from the cooker and let the rolls cool. When thoroughly cool, cut them into 1/4" slices. Keep aside.

FOR THE TEMPERING

Step 10 On a low flame, heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds.

Step 11 As they crackle, add the cumin, sesame seeds and asafoetida. Lower the flame. Add the colocasia slices. Toss them and mix well. Garnish and serve hot.

ADDITIONAL NOTE

The colocasia rolls should not be rolled loose or too thick. The tempering can be poured over the slices, arranged in a serving plate. Instead of a steam cooker use a pressure cooker. Pressure-cook without the whistle for 20-25 minutes. Place leaves with the rough side up while applying paste.