Aluvadi (Patra)
February 14th, 2008 Author: Vaibhavi
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 with 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.
