Bhee Masala

Ingredients 

• 250 grams lotus stem, boiled 1 inch pieces
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 inch ginger piece, chopped
• 4 green chillies, chopped
• 2 cups fresh tomato puree
• 8-10 spinach leaves (palak), chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
•  Salt to taste
• 3-4 medium brinjals, sliced
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed

Method

1. Take a heavy bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds.
2. Once they splutter add asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and sauté for two minutes.
3. Add tomato puree, spinach, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
4. Sauté for eight to ten minutes or till the oil separates.
5. Add lotus stem, brinjals and potatoes and two cups of water and cook on low heat for ten to twelve minutes or until done.
6. Remove from heat. Serve hot with puris and raita.

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