Arbi Ke Patte Ke Pakode - Colocasia Leaf Rolls Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Arbi Ke Patte Ke Pakode, firstly select the softest and youngest leaves for best taste

Step 2: Cut the central stem and remove its hard membranes using a knife

Step 3: Wash them thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel

Step 4: Set aside

Step 5: In a bowl, add besan or chickpea flour, salt and red chili powder

Step 6: Also, add coriander powder, amchur, cumin powder and  ginger garlic paste

Step 7: Add little by little water to make a thick paste, and keep stirring to make a lump free batter of dropping consistency

Step 8: Place a colocasia leaf on a large plate with the glossy and smooth part of the leaf facing downwards

Step 9: Spread the batter generously on the top of the entire leaf

Step 10: Place another leaf on top of it and repeat the procedure with 5-6 leaves by arranging them one above the other

Step 11: If you have large leaves, you can stop at placing 4 leaves, one after the other

Step 12: Fold the ends from both sides so as to minimize batter dipping out and start rolling them from one end

Step 13: Keep applying the batter on the inner side of the swirl also

Step 14: Repeat the same for all the leaves

Step 15: Heat water in a steamer and steam the prepared colocasia leaves for about 15 minutes on high flame

Step 16: The batter is non-sticky after steaming

Step 17: After cooling to room temperature, cut them into slices using a sharp knife

Step 18: Hot leaves cannot be cut without disheveling and breaking them, hence wait for the steamed leaves to cool completely

Step 19: Heat oil in a wok or kadai and deep-fry them in batches for a minute on both sides till crisp and brown

Step 20: Put them on a kitchen tissue towel to absorb excess oil

Step 21: Sprinkle some chat masala on it and serve Serve Arbi Ke Patte Ke Pakode hot with lemon wedges and mint chutney and Ginger Cardamom Chai -Spice Infused Indian Style Milk Tea on a rainy day for a great snack option