By Deepali Verma
It is a wonderful source of dietary fibre and is also known as nadru in Kashmiri and kamal kakdi in other parts. It also contains a lot of vitamin C, which helps boost immunity. Lotus stem is an underutilised item that is rarely used in cooking, and these lotus stem-based recipes will win your heart!
Nadru yakhni is a creamy, mellow curry cooked with yoghurt, which gives the lotus stem a delightful earthy flavour. Nadru yakhni would complement steam rice.
This curry is made with thinly sliced potatoes and lotus stem and is seasoned with amchoor, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, green chilies, and other spices. Serve this curry with rice or warm parathas.
We have something unique for you, chicken lovers. This curry will give the lotus stem a meaty flavor, making it even more delicious.
Kebabs are often made with meat, however this kebab recipe has no meat at all! This delicate and delicious shammi kebab made from lotus stem and Bengal gram will appeal to vegetarians.
Simply dip the lotus stem in rice flour and deep fried it to create this well-known Kashmiri street snack. This pakoda is crisp and ready!