Mangalorean Pathrode with Coconut Jaggery Dip
Crispy colocasia leaves layered with a spicy, tangy rice and lentil masala, then steamed and shallow-fried to golden perfection. This traditional coastal delicacy offers a wonderful balance of earthy and rich flavors.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Mangalorean
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Drain the soaked rice and tuvar dal completely.
2
Grind the soaked rice, dal, grated coconut, dry red chillies, tamarind, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, jaggery, and salt into a thick, smooth paste without adding too much water.
3
Wash the colocasia leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Carefully remove the prominent thick veins from the back of each leaf using a sharp knife.
4
Lay the largest leaf flat on a clean surface, underside facing up. Apply an even, thin layer of the ground masala paste all over the leaf.
5
Place a second leaf slightly overlapping the first, apply the masala paste again, and repeat this process for 4 to 5 leaves to form a neat stack.
6
Fold the sides of the stacked leaves inward and tightly roll them up from the bottom to the top into a compact cylinder, securing it with kitchen twine if necessary.
7
Repeat the layering and rolling process with the remaining leaves.
8
Place the rolls in a steamer and steam on medium heat for about 25 to 30 minutes until the leaves and lentil paste are fully cooked.
9
Remove from the steamer, let them cool completely, and slice the rolls into neat round discs about half an inch thick.
10
Heat coconut oil in a pan and shallow fry the slices on medium heat until both sides turn crisp and golden brown.
11
Serve hot with a side of sweet and tangy coconut jaggery dip.
Ingredients
10-12 large fresh colocasia (taro) leaves
1.5 cups brown rice, soaked for 4 hours
1/2 cup tuvar dal, soaked for 4 hours
1 cup freshly grated coconut
6-8 dry red Byadagi chillies
1 small ball of tamarind
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons jaggery, powdered
Salt to taste
Coconut oil for shallow frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.