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Type:

Veg

Serves:

3 to 4

Prep. Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 - 30 minutes

Alu (Colocasia) Vadi

Ahh, Alu Vadi (also called Patra in Gujarat, Pathrode in Karnataka, Patra vadi in Konkan) is a delicious traditional snack made from Colocasia (taro) leaves smeared with a spiced gram flour paste, rolled, steamed, and then shallow-fried. It’s tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet – a real treat in Maharashtrian and Konkani homes.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 Colocasia leaves

  • Green chutney (shredded coconut, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger & garlic)

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan)

  • ¼ cup tamarind jaggery pulp

  • ¼ cup rice flour

  • Salt (as per taste)

  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp coriander cumin seeds powder

  • 2 tsp red chili powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • ½ tsp asafoetida powder

Steps:

  • Prepare the leaves: Cut the stems of the colocasia leaves and flatten them using a roller.

  • Make the batter: In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Gradually add water as needed to create a smooth batter.

  • Assemble the rolls: Take 4-5 prepared leaves and spread the batter evenly on each leaf. Place alternate leaves in opposite directions and continue layering with batter.

  • Roll the leaves: Carefully roll the stacked leaves into tight cylinders.

  • Steam the rolls: Place the rolls in a pre-heated steamer and steam cook for 20 minutes.

  • Slice the rolls: Once cooked, cut the rolls into slices.

  • Fry the slices: Heat oil in a pan. Optionally, add cumin and mustard seeds. Place the slices in the pan and cook until golden brown, turning them over to cook evenly.

  • Serve: Once the slices are cooked, remove them from the pan and serve hot.

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