Alu Vadi/ Vadis made out of Colocasia leaves

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the leaves thoroughly.
2. In a big bowl mix all the other ingredients except for the oil and mustard seeds together.
3. Add enough water to make a thick batter.
4. Put one leaf with the dark side down and apply this batter evenly on it. Put one more leaf on top and repeat the process till you layer 5 leaves this way.
5. Roll the leaves vertically from both sides tightly.
6. Tie the roll with a thread so that it doesn't unroll while steaming.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining 5 leaves so that you have two rolls ready.
8. Steam for 20 minutes in a pressure cooker without the whistle.
9. Cool down the rolls or better still just pop them into the fridge once they attain room temperature.
10. Cut the rolls into round Vadis.
11. Shallow fry on a hot tawa with a little oil, alternatively you can deep fry them too. Evenly brown the Vadis on both sides.
12. For tempering, heat oil and add mustard seeds and sesame seeds till they crackle.
13. Pour over the ready Vadis.
14. Garnish with fresh coconut and serve these delicious, crisp Vadis hot! Enjoy!

• Servings : 8 people
• Ready in : 50 Minutes
• Course : Appetizer, Snack
• Recipe Type : Snacks/ Fast Food