Pathrode

Directions

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   1. Prepare the leaves by washing thoroughly with water and trimming the thick veins on the back.
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   2. Soak the rice and daal for 4-5 hours and grind to a paste (neither very coarse nor very fine).
3. 3
   3. Grind the coconut, chillies, tamarind and hing to a chutney consistency.
4. 4
   4. Mix both pastes and add salt to taste.
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   5. Rub the paste on the back of one leaf, then layer the second leaf and rub more paste. Arrange about 4-5 leaves this way.
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   6. Roll the layered leaves and steam it the way you would steam idlis (an Indian savory cake). It will take 30-35 minutes to cook properly.
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   7. Allow it to cook a little. Cut the pathrode into small rings and serve topped with a little coconut oil. It is yummy-licious.