Kamaldandi(Lotus root) is also called 'bhe' in north india. Usually it is cooked after boiling it with a curry. But it can also be cooked as a sookhi bhaji and it tastes great with roti. I was lookin for lotus root here in US as i love it but couldn't find it. My good friend Namrata told me to look for it in the Vietanamese market and there i found it!! I was so excited :) thanks Namrata! For the people who are confused , yes this a vegetarian dish...Now this is my mom's recipe and its her favorite too. So here's to you mom :)
Ingredients:
4-5 lotus roots/Kamaldandi/bhe, sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomato , chopped
1 green chili, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp + 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 inch ginger root grated
salt to taste
Method:
1) Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil and add sliced kamaldandi and potatoes. Pan fry them until they become golden brown. Place them on a paper towel so that excess oil gets soaked.
2) Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the same pan and add onions, green chilis and ginger. Let the onions fry until they become golden brown.
3) Add chopped tomatoes and stir for 2 mins. Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. Stir for a few seconds.
4) Add cooked bhe and potatoes to the masala. Cover with a lid and let them cook for about 10 mins on low flame.
5) Serve hot with roti.
Serves: 2-3
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