Kamal Kakdi ki Subzi
Kamal Kakdi ki Subzi is a savory mix made from root vegetable lotus stem and green peas in a flavorful spicy mix. Lotus stem (kamal kakdi) grows in ponds and it is a powerhouse of nutrients, which are stored in it’s roots.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 lotus stems kamal kakdi
- 1 cup peas shelled
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- 2-3 green chilies chopped
- ½ tsp cumin seeds jeera
- 1 tsp gram flour besan
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder haldi
- 1 tsp coriander powder dhania powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- a pinch asafetida
- to taste salt
- grated cottage cheese paneer for garnishing
- fresh cilantro coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Bring mustard oil to a smoking-hot temperature, and gently roast all the spices. Add gram flour and further roast. Add green chili and chopped tomatoes. Cook slightly.
- Now add both peas and kamal kakdi to the prepared masala and cook covered on low flame till tender. Garnish as desired. Serve hot with chapatis or paranthas.
Notes
- You can even make kamal kakdi in gravy form. Will share the recipe if I get another batch of the lotus stems in Pune.
- The recipe is very simple and you cook it like any vegetable. It tastes especially well with peas though. You can add potatoes also if you like.