How To Perfect Patoleo: Goan Rice Cakes Wrapped In Turmeric Leaves

By Yash Lakhan

Ingredients

1 cup rice flour (or soaked rice ground to a paste)
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup jaggery, grated
6-8 turmeric leaves
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Water, as needed

Prepare The Filling

In a bowl, combine cardamom powder, jaggery, and shredded coconut.

Prepare The Dough

Combine water and rice flour (or ground rice) to make a smooth, spreadable mixture.

Assemble

Fold the turmeric leaves after applying an even coating of the rice paste and coconut-jaggery mixture.

Steam And Serve

To cook the rice layer, steam the wrapped leaves for 15 to 20 minutes. To serve, remove the turmeric leaves and savor the aromatic and sweet patoleo.