Himachal Pradesh celebrates the Food festival of Dham, which attracts several tourist from far and wide. The variety of food items reflect the vibrant and dynamic yet simple life of the people of Himachal Pradesh.
I prepared bhey or lotus stem curry for the state or Pahari cuisine.See the original recipe here. so let’s start the recipe . yum
Ingredients:
2 -3 lotus stems, peeled and sliced
2 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoon chickpea flour/besan
2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt to taste
4 tablespoon oil
Method:
Boil 1 litre water in a vessel and add a little salt to it.
When the water comes to a boil add the sliced lotus stems to the water and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
Drain and plunge lotus stems in cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok.Add chopped garlic & ginger and sauté for a minute.
Add sliced onions and sauté for 10 minutes till onions turn translucent.
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt.
Cook for a minute or two.
Add sliced lotus stems , chickpea flour and mix it well with the onion mixture.
Cook for 15 minutes or till done.
Serve hot with chapati or rice.
Serve-4 Cooking time-25 minutes
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never have tried this veggie and you are really tempting me to do so.. thanks Sapana. 🙂
lotus stem curry looks exotic… nicely made
looks yum I never tried this one.. must try
Love this lotus stem very much, but i'll get only the frozen one here, wish i get this much fresh stems here, curry looks fantastic Sapna.
very tempting… I can imagine the aroma and flavor!!
I never cooked with lotus stem and this looks delicious.
We make these stems very regularly..will try this version also…looks great.
Lotus stem is an acquired taste. Your curry has turned out great.
it is nice and simple recipe, i have never cooked them ever so a bit wary about starting it..but want to try them soon
lovely recipe dear
Unfortunately we don't get these stems here. The sabzi looks fingerlickingly good..
Lotus stem curry looks very delecious 🙂
Never tried lotus stem before but your curry seems to be very simple and easy to make..bookmarking it dear..
Same pinch Sapana. Good find for us.
Never cooked with lotus stem, your curry looks so well done..
Looks delicious. I love the curry how I wish I can try making this again
only had lotus once or twice before and in Chinese recipes then. the Indian version looks very good
Wow, that is such a yummy dish with lotus stems. I've some in the freezer and will make this dish soon.
I have made chips so far but have not tried lotus root curry. Must have been yummy.