Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The heart-shaped leaf of patra/patrode — always cooked with sour and spice, whose chemistry disarms the leaf's oxalate itch.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Devein, layer with spiced sour besan paste, steam well, then slice and temper — the monsoon delicacy done safely.
Classical Provenance: Gujarati-Maharashtrian patra tradition; pindalu lineage.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- patra: leaves layered with tamarind-besan paste, steamed and sliced
- pakora and steamed rolls
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: must be thoroughly cooked with souring agents (raw oxalate irritation)
- Contraindication: kidney stones
- Contraindication: kapha excess (fried preparations)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Colocasia leaf (arbi patta)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 rolls (patra) (80g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (2 rolls (patra)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 44 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.7 g | 3.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Calcium | 216.0 mg | 172.8 mg |
| Iron | 3.41 mg | 2.73 mg |
| Magnesium | 59.4 mg | 47.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 57.9 mg | 46.3 mg |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 323 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.82 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese | 1.30 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 40.7 mg | 32.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5758.0 µg | 4606.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 318.0 µg | 254.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.80 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 0.23 mg |
