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Arikanchan (Colocasia Curry)

Arikanchan (Colocasia Curry)

⏱️Prep: 30 mins
🔥Cook: 40 mins
🍽️Serves 5

🥘 Ingredients

  • 10-12 Colocasia Leaves (Arbi Patta)
  • 2 cups Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1 tbsp Amchur powder (Mango powder)
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Paste
  • Mustard Oil
  • Spices (Turmeric, Red Chili, Coriander)
  • Salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Wash leaves and remove stalks.

2

Make a thick paste of besan, amchur, spices, and water.

3

Layer leaves one on top of another, spreading the paste between each layer.

4

Roll the stack tightly and steam for 15-20 minutes.

5

Cool, cut into slices, and shallow fry.

6

Prepare a mustard-based gravy and add the fried rolls (this is the "Sabba").

💡 Cultural Significance

A delicacy in Mithila, often made when Arbi leaves are lush green during monsoons. It serves as a mock-meat dish.

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team