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INGREDIENTS
5 colocasia leaves (arbi), cleaned and dried
For the paste:
2 1/2 cups gram flour (besan)
1 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp. curd (dahl/yogurt)
l tbsp.jaggery
1/2 cup tamarind water
l tsp. coriander powder (dhania)
1⁄4 tsp. SSP asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp. red chili powder 1 tbsp. oil
Salt, to taste
For the seasoning:
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. sesame seeds 1⁄4 tsp. SSP asafoetida 2 sprigs curry leaves
2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
GANDHI FAMILY – SOMERVILLE, MA
“This was made in my family during special religious festivities. It was specially seasoned by my maternal grandma.” SANGITA GANDHI
GUJARATI PATRA
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