Saturday, March 31, 2012

LOTUS ROOT & POTATO CURRY

I had never heard about 'LOTUS ROOT'. Once, a friend mentioned about it and I got to taste the curry. I loved the crunchiness of this veggie even after it was cooked. Do try this vegetable if you have never tried it.
You can read more about 'Lotus Root' here

Ingredients:
Potato - 2
Lotus Root - 2 Medium size
Tomato - 2
Onion - 1/2
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds/Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin-Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Grated Ginger - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 1/2 tsp

Method Of Preparation:
Wash & peel potato skin. Chop them into 1 inch cubes.
Wash and chop the ends of Lotus Root. Roughly peel the skin.
Cut into 1/4 inch rounds. [Soak in water until ready to use]

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. When its hot, add Jeera. After they splutter, add Onions and fry for a minute. Add lotus root spirals and potato cubes. Fry for 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomato, grated ginger and all the powders. Mix well. Add 2 cups of water.
Close the lid and pressure cook for one whistle.
Once the pressure is released open the lid and mix the curry well.

Enjoy the curry along with rotis :)


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