Arbi Pator( Arbi patta dry)

Arbi pator is favourite of my husband. Arbi or colocassia is an excellent source of vitamin C and E, potassium and magnesium.It is rich in fibre.

Servings: 6-7

Ingredients:

Arbi leaves: 7-8

Besan or Chickpea flour: 1 and half cup

Salt: 2 tbsp

Red chilli powder: 1 tsp

Garam masla powder: 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder: 2 tsp

Dried amchur powder: 1 tsp

Asafoetida or heeng: a pinch

Carrom seeds or ajwain: 1 tsp

Green chilli: 4-5

Oil: for frying

Lemon juice: 3-4 tbsp

Method: 

1. Wash all leaves and cut the stems.

2. Sieve besan in a bowl . Add all the ingredients except oil and mix well. Add water and form a thick batter like a thick paste.

3. Put largest arbi leaf first and put it facing down. Apply besan batter on it. Put another leaf on it facing down and apply besan again.

 

Repeat the procedure with all leaves. First fold from the 2 sides and then roll

4. Steam the folded leaves in a steamer for 15-20 minutes. After that let it cool and cut it into pieces.

5. Heat oil on a tawa and shallow fry arbi pator till it becomes light brown and crispy.

6. Place it on a plate and spread lemon juice on them. Serve and enjoy.