Patra Bhajia

Makes: 20-25 patras Ingredients: Large patra leaves (colocasia leaves)    - 15-20 Tamarind extract (juice)    - 1/2 cup Gram flour (besan)   - 1 cup Chilli powder    - 3 tsp Turmeric powder    - 1/2 tsp Asafoetida    - 3-4 pinches Crushed cumin seeds    - 1 tsp Powdered sugar   - 3 tsp Oil    - 1tbsp Salt to taste For seasoning Oil  - 1 tbsp Cumin & musard seeds  - 1/2 tsp. each Sesame seeds   - 1 tsp Coriander leaves finely chopped - 1 tbs Coconut grated fine    - 1 tbs

Method of Preparation:  Clean, wash and wipe leaves. Roll lightly with a rolling pin. Keep aside. Mix all ingredients except those for seasoning to a thick paste. Take a leaf and place it backside up on a flat surface. Take a little paste and apply thinly all over leaf surface. Place another leaf over it. Repeat. Repeat the process on a set of 3-4 layered leaves, top layer being that of paste. Fold in the edges and roll the leaves, starting with their base towards tip. Make the roll tight and seal sides with some paste. Make more sets of 3-4 layered leaves until the paste is finished. Steam the rolls in a double boiler or steam cooker for 30-40 minutes. Cool and remove. Cut into 1/2" thick slices. Seasoning:  Heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, allow to splutter. Add sesame, coriander, and coconut. Add salt, chilli and sugar if needed. Mix well, serve hot or cold.