Alu Wadi
155 20 mins 4 Servings
Alu Wadi, also known as Patra, is a popular Maharashtrian snack made from colocasia (taro) leaves coated with a spiced gram flour (besan) batter. It has a unique balance of spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, making it a delicious snack or side dish. It is often served with chutney or yogurt.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Number - 40.0 gm
98 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 13.78 gm
- Protein 2.09 gm
- Fat 1.61 gm
- Fiber 2.97 gm
Ingredients

Colocasia Leaves
3.0 Medium (48.45 gm)

Besan
1/2 Cup (61.34 gm)

Rice Flour
1.0 Tbsp (14.06 gm)

Tamarind
1/2 Tsp (2.35 gm)

Ginger Garlic Paste
1/2 Tsp (2.52 gm)

Coriander Powder
1/2 Tsp (0.82 gm)

Jaggery
2.0 Powder Tsp (5.9 gm)

Red Chilly
1/2 Powder Tsp (1.08 gm)

Haldi
1/2 Tsp (1.19 gm)

Salt
1/2 Tsp (2.23 gm)

Oil
1.5 Tsp (4.965 ml)

Water
As Required (30.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 In a bowl add 1/2 cup besan,1 tbsp rice flour, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp haldi,1/2 tsp dhania powder, 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp tamarind paste,1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp jaggery powder and 1/2 tsp oil.
- Step 2 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds
- Step 3 Pour in little water and mix well to form a smooth paste.
- Step 4 Place a alu leaf and spread the besan mixture evenly on the leaf.
- Step 5 Add 2 more alu leaves and spread the besan mixture evenly on each leaf.
- Step 6 Fold the leaves and apply the mixture on the folded leaves.
- Step 7 Tightly roll the leaves and place it in a steamer.
- Step 8 Close with a lid and steam until cooked.
- Step 9 Once cooked, allow it to cool down
- Step 10 Cut the alu wadi into even slices.
- Step 11 Heat a pan with 1 tsp oil, place the alu wadi slices and shallow fry it.
- Step 12 Flip and roast until crips and golden brown.
- Step 13 Serve hot.
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