Lotus Stem Fry

For preparing lotus stem masala, dust the sliced stem with corn flour and salt. Fry in hot oil. Keep aside.

Soak chilly powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder in 1 tsp water and keep aside.

Saute the chopped onion and green chilly in the same oil which we used to fry the lotus stem(add little more oil if necessary).

Add the soaked powders and chopped tomato. Fry for 2 minutes.

When the water evaporates fully, add grated coconut.

Put the fried lotus stem and cook for 2 more minutes uncovered. Sprinkle curry leaves.

Garnish with chopped coriander .

Lotus stem Fry, a variety as well as nutritious recipe is ready.