To begin making Alu Vadi or Patrode Recipe - Maharashtrian Snack With Colocasia Leaves, first wipe the colocasia leaves with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the thick part of the vein so that it becomes easy to roll the leaves.

In a mixing bowl add the flour, tamarind, spices, jaggery, salt, and garlic.

Add enough water to make a thick paste/batter.

Place one leaf on a flat working surface.

Spread some paste all over the leaf, leaving some space around the edge.

Place another leaf over the batter. Spread some more batter over this leaf.

Place another leaf over it and spread more paste.

Starting from the stem side tightly roll the stacked leaves.

Repeat this with the remaining set of leaves and batter.

Prepare a steamer and place both the rolls in it.

Steam for about 12-15 minutes or till the rolls are cooked through. You can insert a knife and check if it comes out clean.

Cool the rolls on a plate .

With a sharp knife slice the rolls.

Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and once they sizzle add the fennel seeds nd sesame seeds if using. Add the sliced vadi and gently stir to coat them with the seeds and tempering.

Serve Alu Vadi or Patrode Recipe - Maharashtrian Snack With Colocasia Leaves as required, as a side dish or snack. Refrigerate if you need to store them for more than a day.