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Delicious lotus root curry with spices and herbs, perfect as a vegetarian main dish or side.

lotus root fry

sri lankan food
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Ingredients

To cook:

  • 225 g lotus root
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk
  • ½ tbsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 pandan leaf
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp salt

To temper:

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • A few curry leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves crushed or sliced
  • 15 small onions peeled and halved

Instructions

  • Add lotus root, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and pandan leaf to a pressure cooker.
  • Cook for 6 whistles or until the lotus root is tender.
  • In a pan, heat the coconut oil. Add fenugreek and fennel seeds; let them splutter.
  • Add curry leaves, garlic, and small onions. Sauté until translucent.
  • Add the cooked lotus root and red chilli flakes; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle a little more salt if needed and cook for another 5–6 minutes until nicely roasted.

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