Aluchi Patal Bhaji/Arbi(Patra) Leaves Curry

Preparation Time - 10 Min                        Cooking Time - 15 Min                               Serves - 4

Ingredients:

Alu(patra/colacasia) leaves - 8

Chana dal - 2 Tbsp

Besan - 2 Tbsp

Groundnut(Peanuts) - 2 Tbsp

Curry leaves - 5

Chopped green chili - 2

Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp

Jaggery - 1 Tbsp

Tamarind paste - 1 Tsp

Grated coconut - 2 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Method:

1) Soak chana dal in lukewarm water for 2 hrs.

2) Wash and finely chop alu leaves and keep aside.

3) Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds. Add asafoetida,turmeric powder and curry leaves.

4) Add green chili and saute well. You can add garlic if you like. 

5) Add chopped alu leaves and cook well for 5-7 mins stirring occasionally.

6) Add soaked chana dal, peanuts, jaggery, tamarind paste and salt and mix well.

7) Add 2 cup of water and let it cook for 5 mins on medium flame.

8) In a small bowl take besan and 1/4 cup of water and whisk it well and add to bhaji. Mix well and let it cook for 10 min.

9) Add coconut mix well and serve hot with chapati or rice.

Aluchi Patal Bhaji