Patra also known as pataude (पतौड़े)in some regions of India is a very popular steam cooked snack This dish is made with Colocasia leaves (in Hindi it is known as arbi ke patte). Patra is a low-calorie delicacy.
Arbi, also known as aravi, toro, or colocasia is a summer vegetable. The leaves as well as tuber of Arbi are used for cooking. Arbi is rich in carbohydrates:
Popular in Surat and other parts of Gujarat, it is served either as an appetizer or as an evening snack.
Sindhi Sai Bhaji | Spinach Lentil Vegetable is a nutritious blend of lentils and leafy vegetables. Typically it is made with spinach, Chana dal, sorrel (chukka), dill (sua), fenugreek leaves, colocasia (arvi), eggplant tomatoes, onions, ginger, basic dry spice powders, and tempering with garlic or cumin seeds.
Alu vadi is a tasty snack made with colocasia leaves where gram flour and spices are mixed together , smeared on leaves , stacked , rolled, steamed and fried or temper ,later.
Sukhi arbi or dry colocasia stir fry makes a good accompaniment with any meal. Kids love to binge it as a snack