INGREDIENTS
8 colocassia leaves(arbi patta)
1-1/2 cups gram flour(besan)
pinch of asafoetida
2 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoons red chilli powder
1 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon soda bicarbonate
salte to taste
2 teaspoons green chilli paste
2 teaspoons ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
4 tablespoon grated jaggery
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1/4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves , chopped
1.Remove the thick stems of the leaves;wash,wipe dry and set aside.
2.In a large bowl mix together gram flour, asafoetida, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Add sesame seeds , soda bicarbonate, salt green chilli paste , ginger paste, garam masala powder, jaggery and tamarind pulp. Add three tablespoons of water and mix well.
3.Spread the paste evenly on the back of one leaf. Place another leaf over it and spread the paste evenly. Fold the two sides in and roll into six-inch rolls making sure that the paste does not ooze out.
4.Make similar rolls with the remaining colocassia leaves and gram flour paste.
5.Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Place the rolls on a perforated plate and steam for about thirty to forty minutes or till cooked. Insert a knife to check if done. Remove and set aside to cool.
6.When cool,cut into half-inch thick round slices.
7.Serve hot, garnished with scraped coconut and coriander leaves.
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