Patra Bhajia (Chepankizhangu elai in tamil)

patra Bhaji

Patra

Patra Plant

Patra Bhajia(Arabi leaves) Chepankizhangu elai in tamil

Ingredients

• Patra Leaves…............ 9
• Tamarind Water….......1/2 cup
• Besan(
• Gram flour)…….........1 cup
• Chilli Powder……......1 tsp
• Dhania Powder….......1/2 tsp
• Jeera Powder……......1/4 tsp
• Turmeric Powder…....1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida……......... a pinch
• Cumin Seeds…...........1/2 tsp
• Sesame Seeds…......   1tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Wash, clean and wipe the leaves nicely. 
• Mix all the ingredients and make a thick paste.
• Place a leaf back side up and spread thinly all over the leaf.
• Place another leaf over it and again take a little paste and apply on this leaf.
• Repeat this with 3/4 layers.Fold the leaves with tip apply some batter here and fold the sides,seal the sides with the batter.
• Steam this roll in a cooker for about 30 minutes till it is cooked. 
• Remove, cool them and cut into 2” round slices. (can keep these rolls in the freezer)
• Heat oil and( shallow) fry them till it becomes crisp. 
• Serve them with chutney.It is very tasty. 
• Frozen patra are available in desi stores. Cut the patras into small pieces
• Heat a pan with oil add mustard and jeera. 
• When it splutters add the patra pieces. Sprinkle some white sesame seeds, coriander leaves.Serve hot with chapathi/puris.