Aluvadi (Patra)
Ingredients:
| Arbi leaves (Alu leaves) | 10 |
| Besan | 2 cups |
| Rice flour | 1/2 cup |
| Dhania powder | 1 tsp |
| Jeera powder | 1 tsp |
| Red chilly powder | 2 tsp |
| Ginger garlic paste | 2 tsp |
| Asafoetida | 1/4 tsp |
| White sesame | 1 tbsp |
| Tamarind pulp | 1 tbsp |
| Jaggery | 1/2 cup |
| Oil | |
| Salt |
How to make Aluvadi:
Mix the jaggery and tamarind pulp.
Wash the leaves.
Mix all the ingredients except oil in jaggery and tamarind pulp.
Add enough water to make a paste which can be spread easily.
Place one leaf face down on the table.
Spread besan mixture over a leaf in a thin layer.
Place another leaf (but opposite direction) over this leaf.
Repeat the same procedure for 5 leaves.
Tuck in the edges along the length and roll like a scroll.
Repeat same procedure for the rest 5 leaves.
Steam both rolls for 15 minutes in a cooker without pressure.
Allow to cool completely.
Cut into slices and deep fry.
Aluvadi is ready.
February 14th, 2008
