Learn how to make Patole/Patoli at home with Chef Varun Inamdar on Rajshri Food.

Patolya/Patole is an Indian dessert recipe made by stuffing coconut and jaggery mixture inside a turmeric leaf coated with rice flour batter. It is a steamed dessert recipe that tastes best when consumed hot. Do try it at home and share your feedback in the comments below.


Ingredients:
Rice batter
1 cup rice flour
3/4 cup water
1/8 tsp Salt

Filling
1 tbsp ghee
3 cups Grated fresh coconut
1.5 cups grated jaggery
1 tsp elaichi powder
Saffron strands optional
Chopped nuts optional

Turmeric leaf for envelopes
Ghee for smearing



Method of preparation:
For the filling
Cook coconut, jaggery, ghee, almonds, saffron, cardamom powder, mix well and switch off the flame.
Allow the mixture to cool down.

For the Outer Layer:
In a bowl of rice flour add salt, water, mix well and create a lump free paste.

For Patole
Take a turmeric leaf, trim the stock, keep it on a working table and apply ghee on it.
Take a spoonful of batter, spread it over the leaf, place the coconut filling in the center and spread it lightly.
Fold the leaf and place it inside a pre-heated steamer.
Close the lid and steam it for 15-20 minutes on medium flame.
Our Patole is ready to eat.