Ingredients

• 5 to 6 colocasia leaves.
• 1.5 cups - gram flour.
• 1.5 tsp - turmeric powder.
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder.
• 1 pinch - asafoetida powder.
• 3 to 4 tbsp - tamarind water.
• sugar to taste.
• salt to taste.
• For Tempering:
• 1 tsp - sesame seeds.
• 1.5 tsp - cumin seeds.
• 2 to 3 tbsp - oil.
• 1 pinch - asafoetida.
• For Garnish:
• 2 tbsp - fresh coriander.
• 1 tbsp - chopped coriander leaves.

How to Make Patra

• Wash and dry the colocasia leaves.
• Make a paste of gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt and sugar to taste.
• Mix well. Add tamarind water and make paste.
• Place the wrong side of the leaves and smear some paste evenly.
• Place each leaf one on top of the other and fold in a roll.
• In a steamer, steam the rolls for about 20 mins till done.
• Check by inserting a knife.
• It should come out clean. Cool.
• Cut into small pieces.
• Heat oil in a deep vessel, add sesame seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
• Add the patras in the pan and toss lightly.
• Cook for 5 mins on low flame till crisp.
• Garnish with fresh coconut and coriander leaves.