November

Renkon Curry

November

Renkon Curry

A special curry that is rare and fun to make. Savor the Renkon (lotus root) in a curry to tantalize your palette.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 tbsp. oil
  2. 1 tbsp. ginger paste
  3. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  4. 1 onion, chopped
  5. 1 tomato, chopped
  6. 1 tsp. coriander powder
  7. ½ tsp. cumin powder
  8. ½ tsp. turmeric powder
  9. 1 tsp. salt
  10. ½ tsp chili powder
  11. ½ tsp fenugreek powder
  12. 1 potato, chopped
  13. 2 cups sliced lotus root

Instructions:

  1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil, add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds
  2. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes, add a little water if it starts to stick
  3. Add one chopped tomato, mix together
  4. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and chili powder, mix well
  5. Add the fenugreek powder and the potato, mix together
    Simmer until the potato is cooked through, c.8-10 minutes
  6. Add the lotus root and ½ cup water
  7. Add 1-2 tbsp of tamarind paste, depending on how sour you like it
  8. Cook for 5 minutes
  9. Taste and adjust for seasoning
  10. Serve on its own or with rice