Lotus stem is a vegetable that can be cooked in a number of ways. It has a unique appearance and is mildly sweet in taste. Check out 5 Delicious and Incredibly Easy Dishes That Can Be Made With These Healthy Vegetables.
5 healthy and delicious lotus stalk recipes
The lotus stem, as the name suggests, is the stem of the aquatic lotus flower. It is mainly used in Asian cuisine and also in herbal medicine. It has a slightly sweet taste and a crunchy and crunchy texture. T.The lotus plant mostly grows in shallow ponds and swamps and the stem has cylindrical segments.
It is rich in iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, and manganese. It’s also loaded with vitamins like B and C. Check out 5 Interesting Dishes You Can Make Using These Healthy And Nutritious Vegetables.
Lotus stem curry
Mix together 2 onions, 2 tomatoes, 4 cloves of garlic, 3 green chili peppers, and ½ inch ginger. Heat some oil in a pan and add the prepared paste. Add some red chili powder, salt, and turmeric powder. Add 2 cups of cut lotus stem. Add 1 cup of water and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot.
Crunchy chilli lotus stem
Brush 2-3 cups of thinly sliced lotus stalks with corn flour and fry in oil until golden brown and set aside. Mix ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp red chilli sauce and ½ teaspoon vinegar in a bowl. In a saucepan, add the fried lotus stalks and the sauce mixture. Mix well and add a pinch of salt. Serve hot.
Pickled lotus stem
Heat oil in a pan. Add 2 cups of thinly sliced lotus stalk, salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar. Add half a cup of water and let the lotus stem cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain the water. In a bowl, add ½ teaspoon vinegar, chopped green onions and a handful of sesame seeds. Put the lotus stem and mix well.
Fry the lotus stalk while stirring
Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a pan along with a cup of peeled and cut lotus stem. Add ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, a pinch of sugar and ¼ teaspoon soy sauce. Add ½ tbsp toasted sesame seeds and stir. To serve.
Indian style lotus stem
Fry 2 cups of thinly sliced lotus stalk in oil and set aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add ½ teaspoon cumin and 1-2 cloves. Add 1 medium chopped onion, a tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, and 1 medium finely chopped tomato. Season with 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Add the cut lotus stem and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.
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