Tagatte Soppu (Takla leaves) Patrode (Monsoon delicacy)

Some recipes are more than just food—they are cherished family traditions. ❤️

Tagatte Soppu Patrode is one such monsoon delicacy from our coastal kitchens, lovingly prepared with fresh Tagatte (Takla) leaves and a blend of aromatic spices. This treasured recipe was passed down by my Amma, and today my mother lovingly shared it with me, keeping our family tradition alive.

Every bite carries the warmth of home, the wisdom of generations, and the beautiful flavours of the monsoon. I'm so happy to share this special recipe with you all on my blog. I hope it finds a place in your kitchen and your hearts too. 💚

Ingredients:

. Cassia Tora leaves (Tagatte soppu/ Takla/ Taikilo) – 2 cups

·Toor Dal – ½  cup

· Raw rice – ½  cup

· Grated coconut- ¾ cup

· Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

· Mustard seeds – ½  tsp

· Fenugreek seeds – 2 pinches

· Red chillies – 5-6 nos.

· Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

· Tamarind – 4-5 pieces

· Jaggery – ½ lemon sized

· Onion – 2 medium sized (optional)

· Garlic – 3-4 cloves (optional)

· Salt to taste

· Oil for shallow frying

Method:

· Soak toor dal for 2-3 hours.

. Wash the rice and drain the water. Spread it on a cloth. Once it is dried make powder of rice using a mixer jar.

· Slightly roast the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and red chillies with very little oil.

· Now take a mixer jar add grated coconut, roasted ingredients, turmeric powder, tamarind, jaggery and garlic (optional). Grind it till the ingredients are crushed nicely.

· Now along with the coconut mixture add the soaked toor dal, grind it. Don’t make a fine paste. Don’t add too much water.

· Now pour this in a plate, add chopped Tagatte soppu and onions (optional). Add rice powder and salt. Mix it well.

· Now heat a pan and on a medium flame and start making the patrode’s.

· Take a medium sized ball in your hand and put it on the tawa and give it a round shape using your fingers.

· Put oil on the sides and cover and cook it. Later flip it and put oil again.

· Cook till you get nice golden colour. Your Patrode is ready to be served.

**** Cup in my recipe refers to 100 gms cup.