Dahi Patra

Dahi Patra

Dahi Patra

Veg Contains dairy

An Odia dish consisting of leaves stuffed with a spiced yogurt mixture and steamed, offering a unique tangy flavor.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Betel Leaf 10-12 Betel Leaf , fresh tender
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , fresh
Coconut 1 tablespoon Coconut , grated
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
sugar 1 tablespoon Sugar
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the betel leaves thoroughly and set aside.
  2. 2 In a blender, combine the grated coconut, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  3. 3 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and add the coconut-mustard paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add the betel leaves to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become slightly soft.
  6. 6 Pour the yogurt mixture over the sautéed leaves and stir gently to coat the leaves evenly.
  7. 7 Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8 Once the mixture thickens and the leaves are cooked through, remove from heat.
  9. 9 Serve warm with steamed rice.

Tips

Ensure the yogurt is not too sour for a balanced taste. Adjust the sugar accordingly.