PATOLI

PATOLI
It is the turmeric leaves that add a special flavour to these steamed rice sweet pancakes
Preparation Time : 2 1/2 hours
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Rice 1 cup

Salt a pinch

Pure ghee as required

Stuffing

Coconut, scraped 1 cup

Jaggery (gur), grated 6 tablespoons

METHOD
Soak rice in three cups of water for two hours. Drain and grind into a thick paste using very little water. Add salt to taste. Take coconut in a pan and roast lightly. Add jaggery and cook for five to seven minutes. Set aside to cool. Heat water in a steamer. Apply ghee on the shining side of the turmeric leaves. Spread a little rice batter on each leaf. Put a spoonful of the coconut stuffing and fold the leaves sideways. Place them in the hot steamer and cover. Cook for ten to fifteen minutes. They can also be made in banana leaves. When done, peel off the leaves, dribble a little ghee and serve hot.