କଦଳୀ ମଞ୍ଜା ପତ୍ରପୋଡା/ Banana stem Pattrapoda.. Banana stem, is such a super vegetable which we must include in our diet to get our daily fibre. The interesting thing about this is, it's local and easily available and an inexpensive ingredient. Actually the banana stem , is a collection of leaf stalks which is full of fibre and when the outer shiny layers are pulled off, the inner part is edible. One can use this stem in various recipes, this time I make Pattrapoda with this. I m sure every Indian grandmother have their own way to cook this super ingredients..
Pattrapoda is another fascinating form of cooking in Odia cuisine.. Vegetables / fish/ Chicken/ prawn coated in spices n mustard paste with mustard oil then wrapped in banana/ arbi/Shala leaves and cooked in slow flame. Traditionally it's cooked in earthen chula while the fire is almost gone only the heat is there.The key of this recipe is exact amount of blended spices and mustard paste, which gives it an amazing flavor. The pungent flavours of mustard oil n mustard paste makes this recipe more delectable. If you are fan of mustard paste and love to try desi authentic recipe,then this one for you..
Ingredients :-
Banana Stem - 1 cup (Chopped)
Banana leaves- 1 big one
Potato - 1 (Chopped)
Onion - 1 (chopped)
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1tsp
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
Green Chilly - 2
Mustard Oil - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves chopped
Mustard seeds - 2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green Chilly - 2
Garlic Cloves - 8/9
Method:-
1.Make a fine paste of mustard, cumin, green chillies n garlic and keep aside.
2.Cut the banana stem into small pieces, add little salt and haldi, mix and keep aside .
3.Now squeeze the excess water from the chopped stem (Manja) and add the mustard - cumin paste, salt to taste, 1 tsp mustard oil, chopped onion, green chilly, turmeric powder,red chilly powder, corinander leaves, and mix it well. Keep it aside .
4. Wash the banana leave,grease the leave with little bit oil .
5. Put the marinated banana stem mixture into it and tie it with thread ,make a parcel.
6.Heat kadhai , add the parcel to it. Sprinkle little water if required and cover it.
7. Open the cover , turn the other side of the leave and put the cover on it tightly.. and cook it in low flame for at least 15-20 minutes till it done .
8.Switch off the flame and now the banana stem Pattrapoda is ready.
9. Open the wrap ,Serve with steamed rice,daal and enjoy it !
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