Alu wadi

Cooking feast for Ariv s Happy Birthday:) A traditional favorite snack served with variety of other traditional foods. Ariv as asked for his favorites- okra veggie, dahi wada, gulabjam, tamato saar. Making alu wadi, papdi, to be served on the side along with varan bhat, poli, cucumber raita, peanut chutney.

Ingredients:

5 large Alu leaves (1 roll)

10 tbsp chick pea flour

1 tbsp rice flour

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilly powder

1 tbsp tamarind pulp

1 tbsp jaggery powder

Salt to taste

1 tbsp Ajwain powder

Method:

1. In a bowl, add the chick pea and rice flour. Add hot water to make smooth paste.

2. Add tamarind, jaggery and chilly , turmeric powder, salt and ajwain powder.

3. Wash the alu leaves thoroughly and pat dry.

4. Start with the largest leaf placing it upside down. Roll with a pin to make flat.

5. Spread the chickpea paste with hand or spoon.

6. Add next leaf and repeat the process.

7. Roll in a round roll.

8. In a pot, put 1 inch water and heat.

9. In a strainer, put the alu rolls and steam on medium heta for 15 mins. Let cool completely.

10. Make round pieces and fry in pan.

11. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Enjoy!