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ALU CHA FATFATA/ ALUCHI PATAL BHAJI (Colocasia Leaves Gravy) Recipe

Recipe By Hema Shet

Alucha fatfate or aluchi patal bhaji is an authentic, traditional and typical Maharashtrian dish. Alu is called Colocasia leaves in English, which has many health benefits. A must try recipe for every monsoon.

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Ingredients for ALU CHA FATFATA/ ALUCHI PATAL BHAJI (Colocasia Leaves Gravy) Recipe

  • 3 Pieces Colocasia leaves (alu) with stems
  • 0.06 Cup Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 0.06 Cup Raw peanuts
  • As Required Water
  • 1/2 Tbsps Besan
  • 1/2 Tbsps Jaggery
  • 3/4 Tbsp Tamarind pulp
  • 0.06 Tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • As Required A sprig of curry leaves
  • 0.13 Tsp Hing
  • 1/4 Tbsps Garlic
  • 3/4 Pieces Green chilies
  • 0.13 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 Tbsp Grated coconut
  • As Required Salt
  • As Required Water

Directions: Alu Cha Fatfata/ Aluchi Patal Bhaji (colocasia Leaves Gravy) Recipe

  • STEP 1.· Wash the Colocasia leaves in running water.
  • STEP 2.· Soak the peanuts in water for around 1 hour. You can also soak the chana dal if you want to add it. (I haven’t used chana dal (Bengal gram))
  • STEP 3.· Make a cut in the centre to separate the leaves and the stems. Now peel the Colocasia stems. Finely chop the leaves and stems.
  • STEP 4.· Now transfer the chopped Colocasia leaves, stem, (Chana dal) Bengal gram, peanuts in a pressure cooked, add 3/4th cup water. Cover and cook under pressure till 3-4 whistles are given out.
  • STEP 5.· Now in a pan slightly dry roast the besan till it is aromatic.
  • STEP 6.· Open the cooker once it depressurizes on its own. Add the roasted besan, jaggery, tamarind pulp and to the cooked Colocasia leaves.
  • STEP 7.· Now take a deep bottom pan, add oil, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, let it splutter, now add hing, curry leaves. Now add crushed garlic and green chilies. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • STEP 8.· Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala. Cook for 1-2 minutes on low flame. See to it that the spices don’t burn.
  • STEP 9.· Now add the cooked Colocasia leaves and give it a good mix. Adjust the salt and spices if required. Let it come to a boil.
  • STEP 10.· Finally add the grated coconut and give a good mix.
  • STEP 11.· Your monsoon special Alu cha Fatfata is ready to be served with rice or chapati.
  • STEP 12.***** When you cut these leaves you will start getting itching, to avoid this wipe your hands with Kokum juice.
Nutrition
value
220
calories per serving
8 g Fat8 g Protein27 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Carbs
    27g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    27g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    49mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    58mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    70mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    79mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    145mg
  • Selenium
    9mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Hema Shet