Kamal Kakdi | Bhein | Lotus Stem
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg Lotus Stem
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Gram Flour
- 1.5 tbsp Refined Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Hing
- 1 Cup Onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1 cup fresh, Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- salt to taste
- Chopped fresh coriander for garnishing
Method:
- Wash and peel the lotus stems. Cut them into thin slices.
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First we will clean lotus stem for that heat some water in a pan, add lotus stem, salt and bring it to boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Drain the dirty water and pour some clean water so that they are cleaned properly.
- Now, take enough water in a presuure cooker and add salt ,1/2 tsp Turmeric powder and Lotus Stem and pressure cook for 6-7 whistles. Keep aside.
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Strain the lotus stems into a bowl, reserving the water.
- Dry roast Gram Flour in a pan on low flame till it changes its colour and till fragrant. Keep aside.
- Take oil in a Pan add cumin seeds, Hing ( Asafoetida ) and cook for a minute
- Now, add chopped Oinion and fry till light brown .
- Add tomato puree, chopped ginger and cook till the raw smell of tomatoes is gone.
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Add Haldi Powder, Salt, Coriander Powder, Chilli Powder and Garam Masala Powder and cook till the oil gets separted from the sides.
- Add roasted Besan and Mix well.
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Add boiled lotus stems, mix and cook for a minute. Add some of the reserved water. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
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Add coriander leaves , 1 tsp of Lemon Juice and mix well.
- Serve hot with phulka and dal.