Colocasia leaves

If you’re driving to mangaluru from Bengaluru, past the ghat section, you’ll notice these large leaves growing in abundance, ‘says Abhilash Mithren. They are not meant to be eaten raw, but can be used to make snacks like patrode or pathravade, a popular evening snacks in Konkani cuisine. Wash the leaves thoroughly, and remove the large veins, he says. “Stuff with a mixture of soaked rice, coconut, juggery, taramrind, red chillies and hing; layer the leaves , roll and steam for 30 minutes. Slice and serve when cooled, “he continues. They can also be shallow-fried after streaming for a crisp monsoon snacks.