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Bhuni hui Kamal Kakdi

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Bhuni hui Kamal Kakdi Ingredients: Kamal Kakdi (Lotus Stem) - 250 grams Salt - 1 tsp or as per taste Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp Oil - 2 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1.5 tsp Hing (Asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp Yogurt - 1/2 cup Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp Ginger (chopped) - 1 tbsp Coriander seeds - 2 tsp Method: 1. Wash and peel the outer layer of the lotus stems   2. Slice the stems into 1/4 cm thick pieces and wash them nicely 3. Boil 4 cups of water and add salt, sliced lotus stems 4. Simmer till tender. Takes about 30-45 minutes. Should press with a slight pressure. Drain and cool. 5. Grind ginger, coriander seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds 6. Add 2 tbsp water in it and again grind to get a fine paste 7. Add the ground ingredients in the boiled kamal kakdi 8. In a heavy-based pan, heat the oil. 9. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and asafoetida. 10. When the seeds splutter, add the vegetable mixture and stir well. 11. Cover a...