Colocasia Leaves Recipe - Pathrode

 

This recipe is a famous in  Konkani and Mangalorean cuisine, It is prepared using colocasia leaves that are mixed with a spicy, tangy rice and coconut paste. It is then rolled and cut into small pieces  so you can see the layers of the stuffing.do try this recipe

Ingredients : 

• Rice - 2 cups
• Colacasia leaves 15- 20 
  
  
  
• Udid Dal - 1/2 spoon
• moong (green gram) - 1/2 cup
• Chana Dal - 1/2 cup
• Jeera (cumin seeds) - 1 spoon
• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
• Fresh grated coconut -  1 cup
•  Tamarind - lemon size  
• Byadagi Red chillies (10-12) check the spice level
• Salt as per required
• Coconut oil for serving or can shallow fry with oil

Instruction : 

• Rinse properly  rice and udid dal and soak in water for 4-5 hours.
• Wash the leaves and remove the stem and large veins
• Grind all the ingredients except the leaves to a smooth consistency
• Place the biggest leaf upside down and spread a thin layer of the masala on the back i.e. the side where the veins have been removed.
• Place another leaf over the masala and spread a layer of the paste over this as well.
• You can mix and add  3-5 leaves with masala between them.
• Fold the sides of the leaves towards the center and then roll lengthwise. (like swiss roll)Once the leaves are rolled together, smear a layer of the masala over them.
• Arrange the rolls in a single layer in a steamer and cook for 30-35 minutes. To check whether it has cooked, insert a knife. When done, the knife will not have any batter stick to it.
• Allow the pathrode to cool and cut into 1cm thick slices so that the layers are visible
• Heat a tawa with a little oil
• Dip the pathrode  shallow fry on both sides for 1-2 minutes

Enjoy this recipe do try and share us your experience