Bhune Kamal Kakdi ki sabzi (lotus stem)

Bhune Kamal Kakdi ki sabzi (lotus stem)

Just love the Crunchiness of this vegetable!
Ingredients:
2 lotus stems
1 chopped onion
2 medium size chopped tomatoes
1tsp red chilly powder
1tsp amchoor powder (dry mango powder)
1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
Salt
Normal cooking oil and my fav Kaali kadai (iron pan)
Method:
1. Wash the lotus stems under running water,peel them n wash them again
 thoroughly as they are caked wit mud.Cut them in thin diagonal slices n dip 
them in cold salt water for 10mins.Remove from water n keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a kaali kadai, saute onions till golden brown.Now add in the salt 
n tomatoes.Cook the tomatoes well till the masala leaves oil.
3.Add in the sliced kamal kakdi along wit the amchoor powder, chilli powder n
 haldi.Saute well n cover n cook on slow flame.Add water in small intervals so that
 it doesnt stick to the pan.
4.Cook for around 10-12 minutes stirring in intervals once the lotus stems are soft ,
 take off heat n garnish with coriander leaves n Enjoy this crunchy dish!
Ps: Usually the kamal kakdi is boiled or steamed before adding the masalas.
But I like it without boiling as the texture of the kamal kakdi is best enjoyed when half crunchy n half soft!