Patras

Patras, originally uploaded by bsalomon. Patras - A Gujarati side dish of colocasia leaves wrapped around spices - with fried plaintain and asparagus. All were fried in olive oil with sesame seeds, mustard seeds, shredded coconut, cumin, curry and fenugreek. Chocolate rice milk on the side.

Here is the recipe for Patras:

Ingredients

15-20 large patra leaves (colocasia leaves)

1/2 cup tamarind extract (juice)

1 cup gramflour (besan)

3 tsp. chilli powder

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

3-4 pinches asafoetida

1 tsp. crushed cumin seeds

3 tsp. powdered sugar

1 tbsp. oil

salt to taste

For seasoning:

1 tbsp. oil

1/2 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds

1 tsp. sesame seeds

1 tsbp. coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tbsp. coconut grated fine  

Method

Clean, wash and wipe leaves. Cut thick veins with a pair of scissors. Roll lightly with a rolling pin. Keep aside. Mix all ingredients (not those for seasoning) The mixture should be a thick paste. Place a leaf backside up on a flat worksurface. Take a little paste and apply thinly all over leaf surface. Place another leaf over it. Repeat. Get a set of 3-4 layered leaves, top layer being that of paste. Fold in the edges and roll the leaves, starting with their base towards tip. Make the roll tight and seal sides with some paste. Place in the perforated vessel of a double boiler or steam cooker. Repeat for all the leaves and paste. Steam in the cooker for 30-40 minutes till cooked. Cool, and remove. Cut into 1/2" thick slices. When cooled well, season as follows. Heat oil, add seeds, allow to splutter. Add sesame, coriander, and coconut. Check and adjust, salt, chilli and sugar as desired. Mix well, serve hot or cold.

Making time: 30 minutes (excluding steaming time)

Makes: 20-25 patras

Shelflife: Seasoned 1 day Deep Fried 2-3 days Note:

The patras may also be deep fried if desired.

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