Gujarati Farsan Patra - Street food - પાતરા બનાવવાની રીત - Gujarati Nasta Recipe - RupalsTastyTreat

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is nutritious while all-purpose flour is more economical.

tamarind pulp

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Date paste is healthier, while lemon juice is a cost-effective souring agent.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is less expensive.

colocasia leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutritious, while cabbage is more readily available.

Prepare the colocasia leaves by washing and patting dry.

Mix gram flour, tamarind pulp, jaggery, green chilies, ginger, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl to form a smooth paste.

Spread the prepared mixture evenly on the underside of each colocasia leaf.

Stack the leaves and roll them tightly from one end to the other, forming a log.

Secure the ends of the rolled leaves with kitchen twine or thread.

Steam the rolled logs in a steamer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before unrolling.

Slice the steamed rolls into thick rounds.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, allowing them to splutter.

Add the sliced rounds to the pan and sauté until golden brown on both sides.

Garnish with sesame seeds, coconut, and fresh coriander before serving.

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