Alu Vadi

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Ingredients

10 leaves	colocasia (taro) leaves
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon	jaggery, grated
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	asafoetida (hing)
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	sesame seeds
2 tablespoons	oil
—	salt to taste
—	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.