Pathrado in Konkani, Aloo Vadi in Marathi, Pathra in Gujarati refer to Colocassia or Taro leaves rolled and steamed after being generously stuffed. The stuffing used varies, depending on the region where it is made. The Konkani community of Mangalore makes use of either Whole green gram or a mixture of rice and split Pigeon peas to make the stuffing. Posting the recipe for the latter today.
Ingredients :
- 125 gms rice
- 125 toor dal/split Pigeon peas
- One coconut grated
- 25 roasted dry red chillies
- 2 tbsps tamarind paste
- Kidney bean sized piece of hing/asafoetida or as per taste.
- Salt
- 18 colocasia leaves deveined, washed and wiped thoroughly.
Method:
Devein the Taro leaves using a gentle hand, as they tear easily. Wash and wipe dry. Keep aside. Wash and soak the rice and dal together for about 4 hours. Grind the coconut, roasted red chillies, hing and tamarind to a smooth paste. Add the rice and dal and grind to a batter of semolina like consistency. Add salt. Mix well. Place a leaf on the table top. Apply the batter. Place another leaf on it. Apply the batter again. Place the third leaf. Follow it up with the batter. Fold and roll it up like a log. Keep aside. Finish off with the remaining leaves. Steam in a steamer or in a pressure cooker without whistle for half an hour. A knife inserted in the Pathrado should come out clean if it is done. If not, steam for another ten minutes. Cut and serve drizzled with coconut oil.
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