Turmeric Leaf Dumplings (Arasina Ele Kadubu) | A Traditional Indian Sweet Recipe | Village Lifestyle

Turmeric Leaf Dumplings | Arasina ele Kadubu (Gatti) | Manjal Da Retha Adye | Patholi 📸 Gear we use for our videos: Camera - https://amzn.to/3PXlj8a Main Lens - https://amzn.to/4cguEiX Light - https://amzn.to/4sW3Prb Light Stand - https://amzn.to/4vfqjoV Mic 1 - https://amzn.to/3OesFnc Tripod - https://amzn.to/4tAjRa8 Gimbal - https://amzn.to/4v9Z2UC 👉 See all our gear here: https://amzn.in/d/0auUwH2d 🏡 Everyday essentials we use in our home: https://amzn.to/4cebQR4 (Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are some recipes that carry the soul of our homes and festivals 🌿✨. Turmeric Leaf Dumplings are one of the most loved traditional dishes prepared during festive times in South India. Known as Arasina Yele Kadubu (Gatti) in Kannada, Manjal Da Retha Adye in Tulu, and Patholi in Konkani, this dish is a nostalgic favorite that brings families together. The unique flavor and aroma from fresh turmeric leaves is what makes this dish so special. These leaves are available only during the festival season — from Nagara Panchami to Navaratri — making it a true seasonal delicacy. 👉 Note: You can also use banana leaves instead of turmeric leaves, but the distinct aroma and taste of turmeric leaves will be missing. Ingredients: White dosa rice – 3 cups White boiled rice – 1 cup Cardamom – 2 tbsp Jaggery – 3 cups Salt – as per taste Coconut – 1 (grated) Turmeric leaves – 20 nos Water – 1.5 cups Preparation Method: Wash and soak 3 cups dosa rice + 1 cup white boiled rice in water for 7 hours. Clean the fresh turmeric leaves thoroughly. Grind the soaked rice into a thick batter using ~1 cup water (drain soaking water first). Melt 3 cups jaggery with ½ cup water, strain to remove impurities. Add 1 grated coconut + 2 tbsp cardamom to the melted jaggery, cook lightly on low flame. Spread a thin layer of rice batter on a turmeric leaf. Add a thin layer of jaggery-coconut mixture over the batter. Fold the leaf as shown in the video. Steam the dumplings for 1 hour. The result? Soft, fragrant, golden-sweet dumplings wrapped in the soul of tradition. 🌿 Why You’ll Love This Video Timestamps: ------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction – The Aroma of Turmeric Leaves 00:08 A Mother’s Call – Beginning the Story 02:50 Collecting Fresh Turmeric Leaves 03:42 Washing Rice & Getting Ready 05:41 Grinding the Rice Batter 05:01 Perfect Consistency of the Batter 07:52 Preparing the Jaggery Syrup 09:12 Spreading Batter on Turmeric Leaves 10:00 Filling with Jaggery Coconut Mixture 11:16 Steaming the Dumplings 12:22 Family Sitting Together to Eat -------------------------------------------------------------- This isn’t just a recipe video. It’s a story — a warm cinematic glimpse of village life, where a mother and daughter-in-law cook together, sharing conversations, laughter, and the aroma of tradition. ❤️ #recipe #traditionalindianfood #SoulOfHomeLife #indianvillagecooking #festivalrecipes #villagelife