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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...

Kamal Kakdi Ke Kabab | Lotus Stem Patties | कमल ककड़ी के कबाब

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🧆 Kamal Kakdi Ke Kabab  Ingredients: Kamal Kaki (Lotus stem) - 500 grams Chana Dal - 1 cup Black cardamom (seeds only) - 2 Ginger (grated) - 2 tsp Garlic (peeled and chopped) - 1 tsp (optional) Salt - 1 tsp or as per taste Green chillies (finely chopped) - 1 tsp or as per taste Onion (finely chopped) - 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 2 tbsp Oil to fry - 2 tbsp Onion rings to garnish Lemon wedges to garnish Method: 🥬 Step 1: Prep the Lotus Stem Peel, wash, and slice the kamal kakdi (lotus stem) into thin pieces. 🍲 Step 2: Cook the Base Mixture In a deep pan, add the sliced lotus stem, chana dal , cardamom seeds, garlic, ginger, and 1 cup water . Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook until everything becomes soft and the water is fully absorbed. ❄️ Step 3: Cool and Grind Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down completely. Grind it into a thick, dough-like paste. 🧂 Step 4: Add Flavor To the ...