Alu Vadi

Alu Vadi

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

Taro Leaf 10 leaves Taro Leaf
Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
Tamarind 2 tablespoons Tamarind , pulp
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery , grated
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
asafoetida 1 teaspoon Asafoetida
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Sesame Seed 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
salt Salt , to taste
water Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, tamarind pulp, jaggery, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, and salt.
  3. 3 Add water gradually to form a thick, smooth paste.
  4. 4 Lay a colocasia leaf with the vein side up and spread a thin layer of the paste over it.
  5. 5 Place another leaf on top and repeat the process until 3-4 leaves are stacked.
  6. 6 Roll the stacked leaves tightly into a cylinder and secure with a thread if necessary.
  7. 7 Steam the rolls for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  8. 8 Allow the rolls to cool and then slice them into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
  9. 9 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add sesame seeds.
  10. 10 Add the sliced rolls to the pan and shallow fry until they are golden brown on both sides.
  11. 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.