Lotus is the national flower of India and with good reason. The beauty of the flower is enough to inspire bards and minstrels to write songs. Nutritionally speaking, the flower has much to offer. From ...

Clean and wash the lotus stem and then cut into thin slices and blanch them for a few minutes. Drain off the water and fry them. Make a paste out of the lotus stem and set aside. In a bowl, put grated ...

I fell in love with how lotus root is used in Kashmiri cooking and this preparation in particular stood out. It is a popular street food in the region and I love how satisfying the crispy texture is.

Buddhists and Hindus have for a very long time extolled the symbolic virtues of the lotus. The giant flowers of this aquatic plant are known for their almost haunting beauty; they tower above the ...

Peter Kuruvita cooks food from the jungle with his recipe for bitter gourd and lotus root curries, served in a lotus leaf with local yam. Place the yam and salt in a large pan over high heat. Cover ...

After two decades or so of living in Japan, and about half of that spent cooking for a family of four, this chicken and lotus root recipe has become my ultimate favorite. It’s quick, tasty, and ...

Fresh wasabi brings a herbal zing to the mayonnaise dip for these crunchy golden lotus root chips. A definite party pleaser or satisfying solo snack. serves Pat lotus root slices dry with paper towel.