Ingredients
For Patra Vadi
1 bunch Colocasia leaves, shredded, अरबी के पत्ते
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
½ tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
1 tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
1 cup Gram flour, बेसन
¼ tsp Carom seeds, अजवाइन
⅓ cup Coriander leaves, finely chopped, धनिया पत्ता
1 ½ cup Prepared Tamarind & Jaggery mixture, तैयार किया हुआ इमली और गुड़ का मिश्रण
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 tsp White sesame seeds, सफेद तिल
½ tsp Black peppercorns, crushed, कुटी हुई काली मिर्च
For Batter
2 cups Jaggery water, गुड़ का पानी
2 cups Tamarind pulp, इमली का गूदा
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
4-5 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन
3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & broken into half) हरी मिर्च
1 inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped) अदरक
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Fried Patra
2 ½ cups Prepared Tamarind & Jaggery mixture, तैयार किया हुआ इमली और गुड़ का मिश्रण
1 ½ cups Gram flour, बेसन
¼ tsp Carom seeds, अजवाइन
½ tsp Black peppercorns, crushed, कुटी हुई काली मिर्च
½ tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 ¼ cups Gram flour, बेसन
2 tbsp Oil, तेल
1 tbsp White sesame seeds (for coating) सफेद तिल
1 bunch Colocasia leaves, अरबी के पत्ते
For Gravy
2 tbsp Oil, तेल
2 no. dry Kashmiri red chillies, broken into half, सूखी कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च
½ tsp small Mustard seeds, छोटी राई
¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds, मेथी दाना
2-3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & cut into diagonally) हरी मिर्च
1 inch Ginger (peeled & julienned) अदरक
Prepared curd mixture, तैयार किया हुआ दही का मिश्रण
⅓ cup Water, पानी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
¼ cup Water, पानी
Fried Patra, तला हुआ पात्रा
For Curd Mixture
1 cup Curd, beaten, दही
1 heaped tbsp Gram flour, बेसन
1 cup Water, पानी
1 heaped tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
¼ tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
For Tadka
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
½ tsp small Mustard seeds, छोटी राई
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
1 heaped tsp White sesame seeds, सफेद तिल
1 sprig of Curry leaves, कडी पत्ते
Fried Patra, तला हुआ पात्रा
Other Ingredients
1 tsp Oil for greasing, तेल
2 tbsp Oil for shallow frying, तेल
For Garnish
fresh Coconut, grated, नारियल
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Patra Vadi
- In a bowl, add colocasia leaves, salt to taste, turmeric powder, degi red chili powder, a pinch of asafoetida, gram flour, carom seeds, coriander leaves, prepared tamarind & jaggery mixture, salt to taste and mix it well.
- Take a steaming mold or plate, grease with oil and pour the prepared mixture.
- Spread it evenly,Top it up with some white sesame seeds and crushed black peppercorns.
- Transfer it to a steamer and cook it for 12-15 minutes until cooked well on low to medium flame.
- Keep it aside to cool down at temperature.
- Demold the mixture and cut it into desired shapes.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add prepared steamed patra vadi and shallow it on both the sides until crispy and golden brown in color.
- Transfer it to an absorbent paper and keep it aside for further use.
For Batter
- In a bowl, add jaggery water, tamarind pulp, oil, garlic, green chillies, ginger and salt to taste.
- Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it into smooth paste.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Fried Patra
- In a bowl, add prepared tamarind & jaggery mixture, gram flour, carom seeds, crushed black peppercorns, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida, salt to taste and give it a good mix.
- Add gram flour, oil and make a smooth batter.
- Take the cleaned colocasia leaf, placing the vein side up and apply a thin layer of prepared batter.
- Place another leaf on top, and repeat the process for 5-6 leaves.
- Roll it from the bottom, fold the tips inwards, start to roll upwards and seal the edges tightly.
- Apply some batter on the roll, coat it well with some white sesame seeds and transfer it to a greased steaming mold or plate.
- Transfer it to a steamer, cover it with the lid and cook for 20-25 minutes until cooked well on low to medium flame.
- Transfer to a tray or plate, cut it into the desired shape and keep it aside to cool down at temperature.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add prepared steamed patra vadi and shallow it on both the sides until crispy and golden brown in color
- Transfer it to an absorbent paper and keep it aside for further use.
For Gravy
- In a non-stick kadai, add oil, once it’s hot, add dry kashmiri red chillies, small mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, green chillies, ginger and saute it for a minute.
- Add prepared curd mixture, water, salt to taste and cook it for 5-6 minutes until cooked well.
- Add water to adjust the consistency, add fried patra vadi and cook it for a while until it thickens.
- Transfer it to a serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with roti or steam rice.
For Curd Mixture
- In a bowl, add curd, gram flour, water, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and give it a good mix.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Tadka
- In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add small mustard seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, white sesame seeds, curry leaves, fried patra and toss it on high flames for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with fresh grated coconut and coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with chai and green chutney.





















