Instant Tasty Alu Vadi

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Instant Tasty Alu Vadi




​Preparing these mini alu vadis takes absolute minimal effort on a flat pan. The spiced gram flour mixture binds the colocasia leaves perfectly without any worry of rolls opening up during shallow frying. Steaming the tiny logs for just five minutes cooks the batter inside completely, yielding an amazingly crunchy bite without heavy deep frying.


​Monsoon afternoons always evoke sweet household memories of families gathering near kitchen counters. Mothers would trim thick leaf veins while kids watched the tangy tamarind jaggery paste transform plain leaves into flavorful pinwheels. The irresistible aroma of crisping leaf rolls on hot griddles meant evening tea time had officially arrived.​

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Some Interesting facts about Instant Tasty Alu Vadi:-

​Colocasia leaves, known as taro leaves globally, carry rich nutritional benefits loaded with vitamins A, C, and dietary fiber. Incorporating acidic elements like tamarind neutralizing calcium oxalate crystals makes the leaves completely safe and smooth on the throat. Known across India under regional identities like Gujarati Patra and Konkani Pathrode, this ancient recipe showcases brilliant culinary science through plant-based cooking.

Instant Tasty Alu Vadi

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat
Rating: 4.6/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gram flour
  • 1/4 cup Rice flour
  • ​1 tsp Red chili powder
  • ​1 tsp Green chili
  • ​1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • ​1 tsp Salt
  • ​1/2 tsp Carom seeds
  • ​1/2 cup Water
  • ​4 tsp Water
  • ​3 bunches Colocasia leaves
  • ​2 tbsp Tamarind jaggery chutney
  • ​1 tbsp White sesame seeds
  • ​3 tbsp Oil

Instructions

Step 1. Add gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, green chili, turmeric, salt, and carom seeds to bowl.
Step 2. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
Step 3. Add half cup water and four teaspoons water to make thick spreadable batter.
Step 4. Wash three bunches of colocasia leaves thoroughly to remove dirt.
Step 5. Drain excess water from leaves.
Step 6. Trim thick veins from backside of leaves carefully using knife.
Step 7. Flatten leaves gently using rolling pin.
Step 8. Separate leaves into large size and medium size.
Step 9. Place one leaf upside down on flat surface.
Step 10. Spread layer of prepared batter evenly over leaf.
Step 11. Apply tamarind jaggery chutney over batter.
Step 12. Sprinkle white sesame seeds on top.
Step 13. Place second leaf upside down in opposite direction over first leaf.
Step 14. Apply batter, tamarind jaggery chutney, and white sesame seeds on second leaf.
Step 15. Fold pointed side edges inward and apply small amount of batter on edges.
Step 16. Roll leaves tightly into compact log.
Step 17. Repeat process for remaining leaves making two leaf rolls.
Step 18. Add water to flat pan and place steamer rack inside pan.
Step 19. Place rolls on rack, cover with lid, and steam for five minutes.
Step 20. Check doneness with toothpick and let rolls cool for ten minutes.
Step 21. Slice steamed rolls into thin circular pieces.
Step 22. Heat oil in pan and place sliced vadis on pan.
Step 23. Shallow fry on medium flame until bottom side becomes golden and crispy.
Step 24. Flip vadis and fry other side until crisp.
Step 25. Remove crispy vadis from pan and serve warm.

Notes

  • Serve these golden crisp slices immediately alongside hot ginger tea or spicy green chutney.
  • ​Arrange fried vadis neatly on a flat platter with fresh coriander sprigs for tea parties.

 


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Garnish hot vadis with extra toasted white sesame seeds for added nuttiness and visual appeal.

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