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Patra Rice

Patra rice is an aromatic spiced rice along with a tangy masala enclosed in a banana leaf and cooked to perfection!
Course Main Course, Side Dishes
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 380kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

For the Masala:

  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 3-5 Whole dried Red Chillies
  • ½- inch pieces of Ginger
  • 7-8 Garlic Cloves
  • 2- inch piece of Coconut
  • 1 Onion cut into big pieces
  • 2 Tomatoes cut into big pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder optional

For the Rice:

  • 2.5 cups Cooked Rice or ½ cup uncooked Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Kalonji Seeds
  • ½ cup boiled Green Peas
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Soak dry red chilli and ginger for 15 minutes
  • Add washed rice and required water (¾th Cup plus 2 tablespoons) to a pot and let it soak for 30 minutes, if soaking. Place the soaked rice and water on the stove and bring it to a boil. As soon as the water starts boiling, reduce the flame to a simmer and cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 more minutes. Keep aside.
  • Grind together coriander powder, red chillies, ginger, garlic, coconut, onion, and tomato into a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add the ground masala along with salt, sugar, and chilli powder (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until it thickens, and you can see oil leaving the sides.
  • Heat ghee in a tadka pan and add kalonji seeds. Once they splutter, add this to the cooked rice along with green peas and salt. Mix well.
  • To assemble, place ¾ cup of rice on a banana leaf and press it down with a cup or katori. Top it with 4 tablespoons of the masala.
  • Fold the banana leaf into a packet. Seal it with a toothpick.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a frying pan and place the banana leaf parcels. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve immediately, adding a squeeze of lime for extra flavor. Enjoy your Patra Rice!

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Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg