7 Low-Cal Lotus Stem Recipes For Your Monsoon Munchies

By Shreya Goswami

July 10, 2023

Also known as kamal kakdi and nadru, lotus stems are naturally low in calories and make for great weight loss dishes. Here are a few such recipe ideas you can explore to satiate your monsoon munchies.

Chilli Garlic Lotus Stem

Baked lotus stems tossed in a chilli, garlic and honey sauce, this one adds an Asian flavour to monsoon evenings.

Lotus Stem Chips

Thinly sliced lotus stems coated with cornflour, salt and pepper and simply air fried to perfection for a guilt-free snack.

Nadru Kebab 

Made from grated lotus stem, mixed with spices, herbs, and binding agents, these kebabs are grilled or baked to perfection.

Kamal Kakdi Sabji

The perfect Punjabi flavours merge with low-oil cooking to provide you with this great option for a weight loss meal.

Lotus Stem Salad

Thinly sliced lotus stem is combined with crisp vegetables like cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers to make this flavour-packed weight loss wonder.

Lotus Stem Millets Pulao

Sautéed lotus stem is cooked with millets like barnyard millet or foxtail millet, aromatic spices, and a medley of colorful vegetables.

Kamal Kakdi Chaat

This flavorful chaat is made with air fried lotus stem chips topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.