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Delicious GSB Pathrodo Recipe | Traditional GSB/ South Indian Snack
Indulge in the authentic flavors of GSB cuisine with this delightful Pathrodo recipe. Made with colocasia leaves and a flavorful coconut and gram paste, these steamed snacks are a perfect combination of taste and health. Get ready to enjoy a traditional South Indian delicacy that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green gram (whole)
- 2½ cup grated coconut
- 6 nos red chillies (small)
- 4 nos kashmiri chillies
- 1 no tamrind (lemon size)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- In a blender, grind grated coconut, red chillies, tamarind, and asafoetida without adding too much water.
- Add green gram to the blender and grind to a semi-smooth paste.
- Clean the colocasia leaves and remove the veins from the backside. Set them aside.
- Take a colocasia leaf and spread a thin layer of the batter on the backside of the leaf. Place another leaf on top and repeat the process until you have 4-5 layers of leaves with batter in between.
- Roll the layered leaves tightly to form a cylinder shape.
- Place the rolled pathrode in a steamer and steam for about 40-45 minutes or until cooked through.
- Once done, remove the pathrode from the steamer and let it cool slightly. Remove the thread or toothpicks used for rolling and slice the pathrode into rounds.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of coconut oil.
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Notes
- Pathrodo is a traditional South Indian snack made with colocasia leaves and a spiced coconut and gram paste.
- The colocasia leaves should be cleaned properly and the veins removed before using them.
- Steaming the pathrode ensures a soft and cooked texture.
