Colocasia leaves curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash the colocasia leaves and remove the stems. Pat them dry and keep aside.
• STEP 2.Prepare the gram flour mixture by combining gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt in a bowl.
• STEP 3.Spread a layer of the gram flour mixture on each colocasia leaf and roll it tightly.
• STEP 4.Steam the rolled colocasia leaves for about 20-25 minutes until they are cooked and firm.
• STEP 5.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and asafoetida.
• STEP 6.Place the steamed colocasia rolls in the pan and cook for a few minutes until they are lightly browned.
• STEP 7.Serve the colocasia leaves curry hot as a snack or as a side dish with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to remove the stems from the colocasia leaves as they can be tough and fibrous.
• You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• To enhance the flavor, you can also add grated coconut or sesame seeds to the gram flour mixture.
• If you don't have a steamer, you can also cook the colocasia rolls in a pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover colocasia leaves curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the curry in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the colocasia leaves curry as a snack with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
• You can also serve it as a side dish with steamed rice or Indian bread like roti or paratha.