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Something very special and unique to gardeners and farmers is that we get to eat what many don’t. It’s time to celebrate a seasonal harvest; an unsung hero – Taro /Colocasia/Arbi/Seppankizhangu leaves. In the south of India, we only consume the tubers of colocasia but cooking with the leaves is very common in the Northern parts of India. Here I am sharing a tasty dish using taro leaves. I am very passionate about seasonal eating and how it impacts our health and the environment. Colocasia/Taro leaves or Arbi Ke Patte can be made into a delicious dish. You can either eat it as crispy and crunchy fritters or dress it up as a rich gravy. I am sharing a basic recipe here. It is quite flexible and you can make it your own according to your taste. Watch the video for the making process.
RECIPE: (Colocasia/Taro/Arbi leaves)
5-7 Colocasia Leaves (Arbi)
For the batter:
1 cups Gram flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbl sp Finely chopped onion
1 tsp fined chopped green chillies
Salt to taste
Water as required
For the gravy:
1 tsp chilli powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
Onion puree (2 onions)
Tomato puree (3 tomatoes)
Salt to taste
Water as required
Method:
The gravy can be made according to your taste – if not an onion-tomato based one, you can add coconut or tamarind paste or any gravy base you prefer and add the fritters in them. Tweak it to your taste. I never stick to a standard recipe. I hope you will try this if you haven’t already.
As much as I am passionate about seasonal cooking, I am also passionate about cultivating beauty in all areas of our lives. Whether it’s cooking, gardening, art or decorating, it’s all simply a form of creative expression. I hope you are encouraged to create beauty in your space too.
Have a beautiful day my friends!
Comments
Great recipe. I also love taro to consume. Next time I will try this recipe at home. Thank you. Come to see me https://taroindonesia.com/
Thank you.