Aluvadi

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Ingredients

8 large	colocasia leaves
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
1 tablespoon	tamarind paste
2 tablespoons	jaggery
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	sesame seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	asafoetida
2 tablespoons	oil
1 tablespoon	grated coconut
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix gram flour, tamarind paste, jaggery, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
3. 3 Add water gradually to form a thick, spreadable paste.
4. 4 Place a colocasia leaf with the vein side up and spread a thin layer of the paste on it.
5. 5 Place another leaf on top and repeat the process, stacking 3-4 leaves.
6. 6 Roll the stack tightly from one end to the other, forming a cylindrical roll.
7. 7 Steam the roll in a steamer for about 20 minutes.
8. 8 Once cooled, slice the roll into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
9. 9 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and asafoetida.
10. 10 Add the sliced aluvadi pieces and shallow fry until golden brown on both sides.
11. 11 Garnish with grated coconut before serving.