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Bhee Masala

Lotus stem cooked with spices in tomato based gravy. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Lotus stem, Oil
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Bhee Masala

  • 250 grams Lotus stem boiled 1 inch pieces
  • 5 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 1 inch piece Ginger 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
  • to taste Salt
  • 3-4 medium Brinjals sliced
  • 4 small Potatoes peeled and cubed

Method

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  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.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1152
Carbohydrates 94.8
Protein 15.2
Fat 79.1
Other Fiber Fiber- 23.8gm
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