Alu Vadi
Veg
Vegan
Flavorful rolls made from colocasia leaves layered with a spiced gram flour mixture, steamed and then fried, offering a unique taste and texture.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Best for
Snacks
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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10 leaves | Taro Leaf |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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2 tablespoons | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 tablespoon | Jaggery , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Asafoetida |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Sesame Seed |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, tamarind pulp, jaggery, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, and salt.
- 3 Add water gradually to form a thick, smooth paste.
- 4 Lay a colocasia leaf with the vein side up and spread a thin layer of the paste over it.
- 5 Place another leaf on top and repeat the process until 3-4 leaves are stacked.
- 6 Roll the stacked leaves tightly into a cylinder and secure with a thread if necessary.
- 7 Steam the rolls for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- 8 Allow the rolls to cool and then slice them into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 9 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add sesame seeds.
- 10 Add the sliced rolls to the pan and shallow fry until they are golden brown on both sides.
- 11 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Tips
Ensure the paste is thick enough to stick to the leaves, and adjust the seasoning according to taste.