Patra is a popular snack Gujarat. It is prepared with steamed colacasia leaves (arbi/ taro leaves) along with spiced gram flour and tempered to give extra flavour.
Colocasia leaves are dark green leaves with a heart-shape and marble-like surface, and they taste like spinach when cooked. Due to the shape of the leaves, they are also known as ‘elephant ears.’ In Hindi, colocasia leaves are called ‘arbi ke patte’, in Gujarati as ‘patra na paan’, in Maharashtra and Goa as ‘patrodo’, as in Himachal Pradesh as ‘patrodu’.
Colocasia leaves are highly nutritious. The leaves contain high amounts of vitamin C, which promotes good heart health. They help regulate blood pressure and maintain a healthy digestive system. Colocasia leaves aid digestion by removing fat from the intestines. They also increase immunity due to their high antioxidant content.
Patra is one of the most popular recipes prepared colocasia leaves. Patra, also known as Alu Vadi, Pathrode or Arvi ka Pathrode, is a healthy light recipe which is loaded with nutrients. This recipe might seem slightly complicated due to the layering of the leaves, but it is quite easy to make- just follow each step carefully.
Other recipes you might like to try are Sev Khamani, Khaman Dhokla, Green Semolina Dhokla, Gujarati Handvo Recipe, Gujarati Dudhi Muthiya, Gujarati Khichu and Gujarati Dal Vada.
