Colocasia also known as Arbi, Kochai and Taro has its importance in many cuisines, The fruit and leaves both are used in making recipes. This is the luscious fritter recipe of Arbi leaves and Urad dal from the land of Chattisgarh, which can be enjoyed alone as a starter or you can add them into yogurt curry and enjoy as a side dish for Lunch/Dinner.
Ingredients :
For Ilhad/Fritters
1 Cup chopped Arbi leaves
1/2 Cup Urad dal
Salt to taste
1/4 Cup chopped Coriander leaves
Oil
For Curry
1/2 Cup Curd
1/4 Tablespoon Turmeric
1/4 Tablespoon Mustard seeds
Pinch of Asafoetida
1/4 Tablespoon Fenugreek seeds
Handful of Curry leaves
1 or 2 Red Chilis
Salt to Taste
2 Tablespoon Oil
1.5 Cup water
Recipe :
1. Soak the Urad dal for 2-3 hours and grind them into thick paste. Keep aside
2. In a Bowl add chopped Arbi leaves, Coriander leaves, Urad dal Paste and Salt. Mix well.
3. Make a 2-3 separate Vertical lines of paste in a greased plate and put it in a steamer for 10-15 min. If require steam for more time.
4. Take out the plate from the steamer and let it cool completely. Start cutting the lines in to small pieces and deep fry them till you get golden and crisp fritters.
5. Beat the curd and water together in a bowl, add turmeric powder and salt. Keep aside
6. Heat oil in a Pan, Add Mustard seeds, Methi seeds, Red Chilis, Curry leaves and Asafoetida. Slowly add Curd mixture and stir properly. Let it cook for 5-10 min till it starts boiling.
7. Once cooked, add the Fried fritters into curry and Enjoy with Hot rice.
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