PATRA (A Tempting Snack made of Kumaoni Arbi k Patte)
This is very Famous Recipe in Gujarat where I live. Its made of leaves of Colocasia called Arbi in Hindi. The main ingredient of recipe Arbi k patte is found in abundance in Kumaon so it will be available easily in the market everywhere. Lets begun to cook. Ingredients: 6 Colocasia leaves (Arbi k patte) 60 gms Bengal gram flour (Besan) 4 Green chillies 2 tsp Chopped ginger (Adrak) 2 tsp jaggery (Gud) 1 tsp sesame seeds (Til) 3 tsp Tamarind (Imli/Lemon for Tangy Taste) 1 tsp crushed Coriander (Dhania) seeds 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds ( Rai / Sarson) 2 tbsp Oil Salt to taste Method: Remove the Stems of Arbi leaves to get a smooth surface wash & keep aside. Combine the green chilies and ginger and blend in a mixer till smooth and keep aside. Sieve the besan and set aside. Mix tamarind/Lemon and the jaggery and keep aside. Combine the besan, and the tamarind pulp and mix well and add water to make a smooth thick batter. Add the salt, spices and mix well. T