Thamara valayam mezhukkupuratti/stir-fried lotus root & award

Ingredients

• Lotus root(fresh or frozen) :1 cup (sliced thinly)
• Garlic crushed : 1 tablespoon
• Ginger about: 1" piece (peeled and grated)
• Small Onion/shallots :5 to 8nos(crushed)
• Crushed Redchilli flakes :1 tablespoon
• Crushed Black Pepper :1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder :1/4 teaspoon
• Soy Sauce :11/2tsp(optional)
• Vinegar :1 teaspoon(mixed with 14cup water)
• Sesame oil :1 tablespoon
• Sesame Seeds :1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

• Put the sliced lotus root into vinegar water as you slice it.
• Add very little water to the sliced lotus root, add turmeric powder,salt and boil it with lid closed.
• Cook until the lotus root slices start to change color - they turn a bit translucent looking.When the pieces turn soft (will take about 5 minutes);Drain the excess water.
• Heat a frying pan with the oil.Lightly saute the crushed garlic, crushed red chilli flakes,crushed shallots.Fry till golden brown.
• Add the boiled lotus root slices and turn over and cook a couple more minutes.
• Add the sesame seeds, crushed black pepper, soy sauce. The lotus roots should get a bit caramelized from the soy sauce.
• Serve hot or cold.