PAATRA

Ingredients
5 colocasia leaves
For the paste 1 1/2 cups Bengal gram flour (besan)
4 tablespoons whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
3 tablespoons fresh curds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
3 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1/2 teaspoon green ginger-chilli paste
2 tablespoons oil
For the tempering 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (til)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
3 tablespoons oil
For the garnish 2 tablespoons grated coconut
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
Method
1. Wash and cut each colcosia leaf into 4 pieces.
2. Mix together all the ingredients for the paste with a little water to make a smooth paste.
3. Place each piece of the colcosia leaf on a flat surface and spread some of the paste on it.
4. Fold according to make small cylinders.
5. Steam in a steamer for 15 minutes.
How to proceed
1. Prepare the tempering by heating the oil in a pan, adding the sesame seeds, cumin seeds and hing and stirring for 30 seconds.
2. Toss the paatras in the pan and stir for a few minutes.
3. Serve hot garnished with coriander and coconut.