Sunday, December 4, 2011

Patua Jhor (A Dish From Mithila)


Patua Jhor 

Patua Jhor is a typical Maithil dish. Very popular in Mithila.

Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients :
  • Patua Leaves - 1 kg
  • Ajwain - 1 table spoon 
  • Rice - 1 cup
  • Red Chilly - 2
  • Chilly Powder - 1/2 tea spoon 
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tea spoon
  • Cooking Oil - 1 table spoon
  • Dried Mango Powder - 1 table spoon
  • Salt - to taste
Method :

Wash and soak rice in water. Grind rice in water till it is smooth. Wash tender patua leaves and keep aside. Heat oil in a kadai add red chilly and ajwain till golden brown. Add patua leaves salt and turmeric powder. Cover kadai and cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Add 2 cups of water, grounded rice paste, dried mango powder, chilly powder and cook for 10 minutes on low flame. Serve hot with cooked plain rice.

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