CHATPATI ARBI

Chatpati Arbi

This vegetarian/vegan colocasia (arbi) dish is simply irresistible. It can be enjoyed with rotis or served as a delicious chaat.

Ingredients

• 7–10 arbi (colocasia roots), boiled and peeled
• ½ cup rice flour
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2–3 green chilies
• 10–12 curry leaves
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1–2 tsp red chili powder
• 1–2 tsp coriander chutney (recipe in another blog)
• 2–3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Note: In the original pictures, only 5–6 arbi were used. The ingredients have been adjusted here for 7–10 arbi.

Instructions

1. Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a pan.
2. Gently flatten the boiled arbi with your palm.
3. In a plate, mix the rice flour and salt.
4. Coat each arbi evenly with the rice flour mixture.

1. Shallow fry the coated arbi until golden and crispy.
2. Remove and keep aside.

1. In another kadhai, heat 1–2 tbsp oil.
2. Add the curry leaves and chopped onion.
3. Fry for a few minutes until the onions turn light golden.
4. Add the green chilies.

1. Add salt and mix well.
2. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add the fried arbi.
4. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, and red chili powder.

1. Gently sauté until the masala coats the arbi.
2. Add the coriander chutney and mix well.

1. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
2. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
3. Your delicious spicy Chatpati Arbi is ready to serve hot.