PHANNA PATRAVODO - SPECIAL POST

This is a special post that I would like to dedicate to my 'GRAND PARENTS' who are celebrating their '60th wedding anniversary' today on jan 24th in mumbai. Isn't its great and happy news? I wish I could join with them all there :((. We made a call to wish and they were soo happy specially when they talked to smera. I think this would be the best happiness that they would prefer to talk to their grand children , great grand children and ofcourse with their children too. My mom prepared their favourite panchagadai (5 grains addedd payasam). I know she also would have enjoyed being their. I remember the golden days when I used to spend my vocation with them. Whatever I need, my abu (grandpa) would surly bring that for me. Every night ammumma used to tell me her own stories, her experience and struggle that happened in her life. She used to help me in studies too. It would be a great fun when we 6 of us grandchildren would sit around her and would be waiting her to feed each of us with her delicious rice ball. I must say that was the precious time. Ammumma has got many talented skills like she sings, perfect cook, she solves puzzles , sudoku, writing stories, blog and also published her novel named 'AYODHYA'. She taught all the good things, to act right, be polite, give respect to elders and to spread love to all. Those were the nostalgic movements.

I honestly feel proud to say my abu and ammumma that they are the best couples and the lovly person's in this whole world. I am so grateful for being blessed and wish them healthy and peaceful life together.

Our family loves the dish 'PATRAVODO'. Its my grandpa who brings leaves from shop whenever we feel like having it. Now the fun part comes. All used to sit on the floor to remove the veins of the leaves. I used to try my best to take out the veins without tearing the leaves. Hopefully 1 or 2 comes out quite perfect :). After everything is done, all will have fun having the delicious patras. Now all can imagine how special is this recipe for us. And theres an perfect event that am gonna send to 'SINDHI RASOI'S - JUST FOR YOU'. Yea this is for my grand parents.

Now coming back to the recipe 'PHANNA PATRAVODO' its an exoctic konkani dish that each and everyone would like to have all the time. The word 'Phanna' means seasoning. I am lucky enough to get those leaves in Indian shops. 'RANJI' has beautifully explained step by step process on her blog. Click here to view the ingredients. I prepared patravodo in 2 methods. One is what ranji does and many people offen do the steamed process. I steamed and cutted into slices and again shallow fryed those pieces that looks like this -

Another method is seasoned one which is cooked directly into the pan. I learnt this from my motherinlaw. She does it very well. The mixture of the spiced batter with seasoning makes the taste unique.

INGREDIENTS FOR SEASONING.

1 tbsp Mustard seeds.

2 tbsp Urad dal.

1/2 tsp Methi seeds.

Pinch of Hing.

Water as per needed.

2 tbsp Coconut oil.

METHOD.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop up add urad dal and methi seeds. Fry till its turns light brown. Add water ,salt and hing. Bring to boil. Now place the folded patra and simmer them with a closed lid.

Add water if needed. When its half done, slice them into 2, so that its well cooked inside.

Cook them till its done. (It takes nearly 40 min to cook.)

Sidly dont forget my ammumma's new post ''SIXTY YEARS TOGETHER". Ur gonna love it.

And also ' WISHING U ALL ADVANCE REPUBLIC DAY'

ENJOY!!