CHATPATI KAMAL KAKDI KI SABZI

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Srves : 4

Ingredients:

250 gms kamal kakdi (lotus stem) (bhein)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp refined oil
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp dhania powder
1/2 tsp catch sbzi masala
1/4 tsp degi mirch powder
1 tbsp bhuna masala
1 tbsp tomato ketchup (or 1/2 tsp amchoor powder + 1 tsp sugar)

Method:

1. Peel lotus stem and cut in desired shape.
2. Wash it thoroughly and put it in a pan, add 3-4 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt and boil it for 5-10 minutes or till it become tender.
3. Heat oil in anoter pan and add cumin seeds, when they start to crackle add bhuna masala and rest of the spices and salt and mix well.
4. Now add boiled lotus stem to this mixture and add 1/2 cup water and mix well.
5. Keep the lid on and let it cook on low flame till it is done and the water evaporates.
6. Finely add tomato ketchup  (or 1/2 tsp amchoor powder + 1 tsp sugar) and mix well.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with dal and chapati.