TARO LEAVES FRITTERS / ARBI PATTA PAKODA / RIKWACH

Prep Time : 35mins
Cooking Time : 40 mins
Serve : 4

INGREDIENTS
Taro leaves / arbi patta      -   4
Bengal gram / chana dal  -  2 tbsp
Basmati rice     -     1/2 bowl
Red chilly powder  -  1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder   - 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste  - 1/2 tsp
Salt                       -   to taste
Tamarind water / imli ka pani   -  2 tbsp
Oil       -   for frying

METHOD
Wash taro leaves / arbi patta and remove outer part of the spine.
Soak rice and bengal gram for 4 - 6 hours.
Then drain rice and bengal gram completely and grind coarsely.
Take a large bowl add rice and bengal gram paste,ginger garlic paste,red chilly powder,turmeric powder,salt and tamarind water / imli ka pani and mix well.
Spread the mixture over the taro leaves / arbi patta and cover with other leaf.
And fold it to make a bundle.
Steamed for 10 mins.
Cut into pieces.
Heat oil in a pan.
Deep fry the taro leaves fritters golden and crispy.
Drain in paper napkins.
Serve hot with tea.