Alu Wadi (Colocasia leaves)

Ingredients:

10 leaves colocasia Alu leaves

2 green chillies

Ginger paste

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds powder

1/2 tsp Sesame seeds

1 tbsp tamarind pulp

2 cup Gram Flour

2 tbsp jaggery grated

2 tsp Rice flour Optional

Salt as per taste

Water as required

Method:

Wash colocasia leaves and wipe them dry. Wipe the leaves with the dry cloth.

In a mixing bowl, take besan, cumin seeds, red chili powder, tamarind pulp, jaggery, rice flour, crushed green chilli, ginger paste, salt, sesame seeds and little water mix well to make thick batter. The batter should be thick. Spread the leaves on plain surface with the darker side down. Now spread the batter on each leaf now place the next leaf on top of it and apply another layer of besan. Continue this process with five leaves. Roll the edges vertically and spread little batter on them. Now roll them tightly. Keep on applying batter on each fold. Place the rolls on a steamer and steam cook for 20 minutes. Remove from steamer and let it cool. Cut into thin slices. You can deep fry and serve hot.