Gujarati Patra Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash the colocasia leaves and remove the stems.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-green chili paste, tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt to make a smooth paste.
• STEP 3.Spread the gram flour paste evenly on the colocasia leaves.
• STEP 4.Roll the leaves tightly and steam them for 20-25 minutes.
• STEP 5.Remove from the steamer and let them cool.
• STEP 6.Slice the steamed rolls into roundels.
• STEP 7.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 8.Add the sliced patra and sauté for a few minutes until they become slightly crispy.
• STEP 9.Serve hot as a snack or as a side dish with a meal.

Storage and Serving

• You can store the steamed rolls in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• You can also freeze the steamed rolls for longer storage.
• You can serve the patra with green chutney or tamarind chutney for extra flavor.