Please Note: When you have Arabi/Patra Leaves, Make sure they have Black stem & Not green stem. Once you have them cut the stem and make sure behind stem in the leaf is neatly peeled off & wash them well - dry the leaves before cooking.

Method to Make Masala: In a bowl add all the ingredients- Besan, Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric powder, Fruit Salt, Dhanya powder, Jaggery & Tamrind pulp & Mix well with water without any lump. make a smooth thick batter consistency.

Procedure to make Patra: (around 5-6leaves, from big leaf to smallest leaf)Take the biggest leaf- Turn it around, we need to start applying the Besan mixture vertically, once u have applied the mixture place another leaf and apply similarly to all 5 leaves. Fold them sides and apply the paste to them, now you have to roll it finely.

Keep them aside in a steamer bowl in the cooker to Steam cook. I have used a cooker to cook these patras, cook for 15-20mins around 4-5 whistles.

Remove the cooked Patras,Let the Patras cool. Once they are normal, cut them in thin pieces around 1/2 a inch thickness. Set aside all cut patras, while you Have tempring ready.

In Kadhai add some oil, once the oil is heated, put in Mustard Seeds, Jeera, Til & Hing. put in all the cut patras and on medium flame saute it till gets crisper, add some coriander leaves to garnish. Serve it with hot Tea! A perfect snack for Rainy weather!