Patrode/Patrodo/Patra/Patrodu originally a vegetarian dish from India Patrode is derived from two words “Patra” and “Vade”. Patra in Sanskrit & several of its derivative languages means leaf and “Vade/Vada” means a dumpling. Patrode is a steamed dumpling wrapped in a leaf.It is made from colocasia leaves (chevu in Tulu, taro, kesuve or arbi) stuffed with gram or raw rice and flavourings such as spices, tamarind,etc... Hope you enjoy the recipe
