Patra

Patra is one of the most popular savory snack in North India. Patra is made from Arbi / colocasia leaves. It is steamed cooked and seasoned with Indian spices. Yummy tea time low calorie snack!

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Colocasia / Arbi leaves - 5 to 6 nos
• Besan - 1/2 cup
• Tamarind pulp - 2 tblsp
• Jaggery - 2 tsp
• Sesame seeds - 1tblsp
• Baking soda - pinch
• Asafoetida - pinch
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric power - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1 tblsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of warm water for 15 minutes and strain to get thick pulp
• Take the colocasia leaves and remove the thick stems without damaging the leaves
• In a small bowl mix besan flour, jaggery, 1/2 tblsp sesame seeds, asafoetida, baking soda, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala powder
• Add tamarind pulp and oil to make a thick paste

• Take a leaf, place the vein side up and apply the paste 
• Place another leaf over it and apply the paste

• Repeat it with all the leaves and roll one end to another

• Arrange the rolled up leaves in a plate and steam it for about 15 mins
• Allow it to cool and then slice the Patra in half inch thickness
• Heat the pan with oil and add mustard seeds and remaining sesame seeds
• When it pops add the slices, give a nice mix
• Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and is ready to be served

Nutritional Information

• Colocasia leaves are rich in Vitamin A & C which is good for vision and for healthy skin
• The Iron content in Colocasia leaves helps improve the quality of blood and acts as a boost to liver health
• This is also rich in Potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure
• Besan / Chickpea flour has good source of fiber; getting more fiber in your diet may reduce the risk of heart diseases and Diabetes
• Per serving =  25 calories approximately