Pathrode

Pathrode is a favorite dish of people from Malnad and Coastal Karnataka region. It has now gained popularity outside Malnad & Coastal areas as well. It is made from Colocasia leaves or locally known as Kesu. Selecting the right kind of kesu is a must else you might end up having a irritation in your throat. I have used Kesu from my mom’s garden. Since it was home grown I was sure that its good.

The recipe I share today is passed down from my grandma. She is an expert cook. She prepares 6 varieties of Pathrode – Baked, Seasoned, roasted, like dosa, like idly, as ‘gassi’. Of all the varieties, my favorite is the roasted version and that I what I present to you today. The others will follow shortly.

Ingredients
1.5 cup rice (Washed and Soaked overnight)
7-8 red chillies (byadige variety)
3/4 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup jaggery (alter the measurement as per taste)
lemon sized tamrind
2 tsp jeera or cumin
1 tbsp coriander seeds or dhaniya
A big pinch of hing or asafoetida
A handful of curry leaves
Salt to taste
Butter.. more the better
Last but not the least…. 15 – 20 Colocasia leaves

If you got all the ingredients then proceed…
Grind all the ingredients with limited water to get a thick batter.

Clean the colocasia leaves by wiping it with a damp cloth.

Arrange the colocasia leaves upside down as shown in the picture. A large colocasia leaf is placed to collect any of the batter that spills over. Spread the batter on the leaves.

Place the next layer of leaves over the batter. In case, you have a large leaf it forms a layer on its own else you can use more than one small leaves to form a layer. Repeat till you have 3-4 layers of leaves.

Now bring in the sides by folding it. Spread the batter over it, to keep it in place. Tightly roll the leaves. If you have leaves left, use it to make more rolls.

Place a roll horizontally and cut vertically to get round-lets. Heat the kadai. Put in a tablespoon of butter. Spread it all over the kadai so it forms a oily layer. Now, place the roundlets one beside another. Take care not to over crowd or place one on top of another. Place some butter on top of each roundlet and cover the kadai with a lid.

After about 10 mins, check if the lower end is roasted. If yes, turn over and this time don’t close the lid. Let the other side roast. Once done, eat it hot with a dollop of butter and enjoy!!!