Paatra (Colocasia Leave’s Rolls) is very famous gujarati recipe. Paatra is made from Arbi (Colocasia) leaves. Litteral meaning of “Paatra/ Patra in gujarati is Leaves“. That’s why this recipe was named Paatra. The recipe has sweet, tangy and spicy taste. Paatra can be served all alone or it can be served as side dish in gujarati thali (dish).
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