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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Kamal Kakdi ki Sabji (Lotus Stem Recipe)

    Published: Nov 2, 2018 | Last Updated On: May 15, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Kamal Kakdi ki Sabji (Lotus Stem Recipe)

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    Kamal Kakdi is the root of the lotus plant and can be used to make a variety of dishes. Today I am sharing the recipe of Kamal Kakdi Sabzi which is a spicy dry sabzi made using these stems and it can be paired with any Indian bread. Here is how to make Kamal kakdi ki sabzi. #Indian #Curry #Lotus

    Kamal Kakdi is the stem of the lotus plant and can be used to make a variety of dishes. Today I am sharing the recipe of Kamal Kakdi Sabji which is a spicy dry sabzi made using these stems and it can be paired with any Indian bread. Here is how to make it.

    Kamal kakdi Sabzi served in a pan.

    What is Kamal Kakdi?

    Lotus is the national flower of India and for good reason.

    All its parts are edible including flower, roots, stem and seeds and is a powerhouse of nutrients. 

    The stem of Lotus is called kamal kakdi and is a woody, hard stem which can grow up to 4 feet.

    It has a crunchy texture and is slightly sweet in taste.

    It is also called as Bhey by some people.

    When made with spices, it tastes just like meat. You can read more about it here.

    How to clean and cut Kamal Kakdi?

    Lotus stem has lots of dirt inside and it needs to be cleaned properly.

    To clean it, cut the ends from both sides and then peel the lotus stem using a vegetable peeler. 

    Then cut it into thin slices using a sharp knife.

    Now soak the cut pieces in water for 5 minutes.

    Now boil 3 cups of water and ½ cup milk in a pan.

    When it comes to a boil, add the cut lotus stem and boil for 2-3 minutes.

    Drain the water and use it as required.

    You can also cut lotus stem in 2-3 inch thick pieces.

    Wrap some cotton around a wooden skewer and clean all the holes in the stems with this cotton bud.

    Health Benefits

    It is rich in dietary fibres and is highly recommended for pregnant women.

    It aids in blood circulation and hence maintains the blood pressure.

    It is rich in iron, potassium, Vit A, B, and C.

    Antioxidants present in Lotus Stem helps to keep skin flawless and wrinkle-free.

    Usage Ideas

    You can make an array of recipes using lotus stems.

    Pressure cook it until very soft and then make kofta using it or cut into very thin chips and fry until crispy.

    You can also make kamal kakdi kabab using this ingredient.

    You can also make a spicy pickle or a curry using these.

    Thinly sliced and fried kamal kakdi is a delicious starter.

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    Step by Step Recipe

    Wash and peel the lotus stems. Cut them into thin slices. Put the lotus stem slices in a pressure cooker and add 1 cup water. Cook till they are soft. I cooked for one whistle on high heat and 2 on low heat.

    Kamal kakdi added ina pressure cooker along with water.

    Heat oil in a pan.

    Mustard oil heating in a pan.

    Add onions and fry until they turn slightly brown.

    Onion added in the pan.

    Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until onions turn nicely browned.

    Ginger garlic paste aded in the pan.

    Now add curd and cook for a minute.

    Curd added in the pan.

    Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and cumin powder. Add half cup of water and fry the masala till oil leaves on the side of the pan.

    Dry spices added in the pan.

    Now add the cooked lotus stems with the water and cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and put the gas on high. Cook till all the water has evaporated and the sabzi is nice and dry.

    Boiled kamal kakdi added in the pan.

    Now add garam masala powder and chopped coriander and mix well.

    Garam masala added in the pan.

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    Kamal Kakdi is the root of the lotus plant and can be used to make a variety of dishes. Today I am sharing the recipe of Kamal Kakdi Sabzi which is a spicy dry sabzi made using these stems and it can be paired with any Indian bread.

    Kamal Kakdi ki Sabji Recipe

    Kamal Kakdi is the root of the lotus plant and can be used to make a variety of dishes. Today I am sharing the recipe of Kamal Kakdi Sabzi which is a spicy dry sabzi made using these stems and it can be paired with any Indian bread. 
    3.42 from 17 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 300 g Lotus Stem
    • 3 tablespoon Mustard Oil
    • 1 cup Onion (Chopped)
    • 2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
    • ½ cup Curd
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander (Chopped)
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    Instructions

    • Wash and peel the lotus stems.
    • Cut them into thin slices.
    • Put the lotus stem slices in a pressure cooker and add 1 cup water.
    • Cook till they are soft.
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add onions and fry until they turn slightly brown.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and fry until onion turns golden brown.
    • Now add curd and cook for a minute.
    • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and cumin powder.
    • Add half cup of water and fry the masala till oil leaves on the side of the pan.
    • Now add the cooked lotus stems with the water and cover and cook for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the lid and put the gas on high.
    • Cook till all the water has evaporated and the sabzi is nice and dry.
    • Add garam masala powder and coriander and mix well.
    • Serve hot with phulka and dal.

    Notes

    Kamal Kakdi has lot's of mud inside it and it is very important to clean it properly. Cut the kamal kakdi and soak it in water for 15-20 minutes for the mud to settle down. Then use it for cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 46.2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    1. Divya Shivaraman

      July 02, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      wow…that is yummy

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    2. Rebecca Orchant

      September 26, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Neha!

      My name is Rebecca and I’m one of the Editors at HuffPost Taste. I’m working on a roundup of some of our favorite lotus root recipes, and would love to feature a photo from this lovely post, pending your permission. We’ll link back to your original post for the recipe.

      Would you mind just letting me know whether you’d like us to credit the photo to your name or your blog’s name? You can reach me at rebecca.orchant (at) huffingtonpost.com. Thanks very much!

      – Rebecca

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    3. Jagdish

      July 16, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Nice

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 19, 2020 at 4:54 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    4. Alpana gupta

      August 05, 2020 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      Precise recipe and easy to make

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        August 07, 2020 at 7:44 am

        Happy to hear 🙂

        Reply

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