Patra (Colocasia-Leaf Rolls, Baked)

Method

1. 1Paste: beat besan + tamarind + jaggery + ginger-chilli + spices + salt + 1/3 cup water — thick spreadable.
2. 2Lay leaf rib-side up, slice thick veins flat.
3. 3Spread paste thin on leaf; stack 4 leaves with paste between; roll tight.
4. 4Steam rolls 25 min till firm.
5. 5Cool, slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
6. 6Tarka: oil, cumin-mustard, sesame, curry leaves; toss patra pieces 3 min; or bake 200C 8 min for crisper edges.