LOTUS STEM FRY

Serves -5

Ingredients:
Lotus stem -500gms
Baking soda -1tsp
Ginger -1"
Garlic -10-12cloves
Onion -Half
Besan -3 tbsp
Rice flour -2tbsp
Salt -To taste
Red chili powder -2tsp
Turmeric -2tsp
Oil -As per needed

Procedure:

1. Make a crush(half paste) of ginger,garlic and onion.
2. Take the cut  stems (in round shape)  in pressure cooker and add some water,salt to taste and baking soda to it.Give 5-6siti in sim.
3. Take the boiled stems in a pot and add all other ingredients to it.Mix properly.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry till it turns golden brown.
5. Serve hot.

Tips: Peel the roots before cutting.