PATUDA NO LOT
Patuda No Lot is a popular Gujarati Snack especially from the Anand, Kheda, Amdavad and Baroda area. It is usually enjoyed hot as a snack or for breakfast. Make it with a porridge consistency or a little more stiff. Patuda No Lot is made from handvo or dhokla flour. Spices and yogurt are added and it is cooked in a pan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup handvo or dhokla flour
- 3-4 tbsp oil
- 2½ cups hot water
- 1 cup sour yogurt slightly whisked
- 1-2 tsp green chilli paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp carom seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ⅛ tsp asafoetida
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. When it is hot add the mustard, cumin, sesame and carom seeds.
- Lower the heat. Add garlic, ginger and green chilli pastes.
- Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the flour, turmeric powder and asafoetida.
- Roast the flour over low heat in the oil for about 5 minutes. Make sure you stir it occasionally.
- The flour should resemble like bread crumbs. If not add 1 tsp extra oil.
- Take the pan off the heat. Add the hot water and salt and mix well.
- Return the pan to the heat, add yogurt and mix well.
- Make sure the mixture I lump free. If there are any lumps you can easily break them using you mxing spoon. Press it against the side of the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the dough cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
- In between stir the dough so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Can leave it like a porridge consistency, soft or cook it to a slightly stiff dough.
- Serve immediately with extra oil, garlic chutney or some oil from any pickle.
Notes
- Because of the amount of oil used during cooking, usually extra oil on top is not required.
- Can use olive oil for serving if you like.
- Good recipe for packed lunch as it will keep warm in a food flask.
- You can spread the mixture in a greased tray or plate. The thickness should be about ½ inch. Allow it to cool. Add tempering on top. Cut into squares and enjoy.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.