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Bhen Aloo

Delicious lotus roots and potatoes in gravy This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Lotus root, Potatoes
Cuisine Punjabi
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 31-40 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Bhen Aloo

  • 2-3 Lotus root
  • 2 medium Potatoes 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 medium Onions chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
  • to taste Salt

Method

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  1. Wash lotus root thoroughly, scrape a little if needed. Cut into diagonal slices about one fourth centimeter thick.
  2. Soak in water for five minutes. Drain. In a pressure cooker, heat oil, fry onions till light brown.
  3. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder and fry till oil separates. Add red chilli powder and coriander powder. Add potato cubes, bhen (lotus root) and two cups of water.
  4. Add salt to taste. Stir well and pressure-cook till three whistles are given out. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 290.5
Carbohydrates 44.35
Protein 3.9
Fat 10.8
Other Fiber 13.35
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