Bhen Aloo

Ingredients 

• 2-3 lotus roots
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 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
• Salt to taste

Method

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.

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