Gujarati Patra अरबी पत्ते की मसालेदार सब्जी Arbi Leaves Sabzi Fried Patra

After a LOT of requests here's my recipe for the all time favourite Patra. And there's a bonus Arbi Patta sabji too

35-45 minutes
2-4
Indian
Gujarati Patra अरबी पत्ते की मसालेदार सब्जी Arbi Leaves Sabzi Fried Patra Recipe - Ranveer Brar

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.

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