Indian
Patra
“Colocasia leaves wrapped with a tangy and sweet chickpea flour mixture, spiced with tamarind, jaggery, and green chili, then steamed and tempered with sesame and mustard seeds.”
Hard1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Patra is a classic Gujarati snack, reflecting the agrarian roots of the region with its use of colocasia, a common leafy vegetable.
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How it's made
- 1
Prepare a thick batter with chickpea flour, tamarind, jaggery, ginger, green chili, and spices.
- 2
Spread the batter on colocasia leaves and roll them tightly.
- 3
Steam the rolls until cooked through and firm.
- 4
Slice the steamed rolls and temper with mustard seeds and sesame seeds in hot oil.
- 5
Serve warm as a snack or side dish.
