Saturday, 16 November 2019

Lotus Stem Stir Fry


          This is a simple and a quick homemade style stir fry recipe of lotus stem. I prepared it in a South Indian style where I added some sambar powder along with other dry spices. It goes well as a side dish with either rice or any Indian bread for a nice comfort meal. So check the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 








  • 250 gms. lotus stem, scraped & sliced
  • 2 tbsp. oil 
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida 
  • 1-2 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. garlic, grated
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • salt to taste 
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp. roasted coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tsp. sambar powder
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste (opt)
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped








          Pressure cook the lotus stem for 5-6 whistles. Drain and chop them into small pieces. Keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds. 

          Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chili. Stir fry till light brown. Add the lotus stem and all the dry spices. Mix everything well and saute for 2-3 minutes. 

          Now add the tomato paste, lime juice and coriander leaves. Continue to saute for a minute more. When done, switch off the flame. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapati. 




                  Heat oil & temper with mustard seeds. Then add asafoetida & curry leaves.
                  Saute few seconds. Add onion, ginger, garlic & green chili. Saute till light brown. 




                  Add lotus stem & all dry spices. Mix well & saute for 2-3 min. 




                 Add tomato paste, lime juice & coriander leaves. Saute for a minute more. 

     





                                Serve with rice or chapati / any other Indian bread.
















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