Patrodu

Patrodu

Patrodu

Veg Vegan

Colocasia leaves smeared with a spicy gram flour paste, rolled, steamed, and later shallow-fried, offering a delightful snack or side dish.

Cuisines

Himachali

Best for

Snacks Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Colocasium Leaf 4 large Colocasium Leaf
Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Amchur 1 teaspoon Amchur , dried mango powder
Ajwain 1 teaspoon Ajwain
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
water 1 cup Water
oil Oil , for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine besan, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, amchur, ajwain, and salt.
  3. 3 Add water gradually to the dry ingredients to form a smooth, thick batter.
  4. 4 Place a colocasia leaf on a flat surface with the veins facing upwards.
  5. 5 Spread a thin layer of the batter evenly over the leaf.
  6. 6 Place another leaf on top and repeat the process until all leaves are layered with batter.
  7. 7 Roll the layered leaves tightly into a cylindrical shape.
  8. 8 Steam the roll for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
  9. 9 Allow the roll to cool slightly, then cut it into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  10. 10 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
  11. 11 Fry the slices until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  12. 12 Serve hot with chutney or as a side dish.

Tips

Ensure the leaves are fresh and tender for the best taste. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.