Bhugal Bhee

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Ingredients

	2 medium	Lotu Stem
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , pureed
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 cup	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and slice the lotus stems into thin rounds.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
3. 3 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the sliced lotus stems and mix until they are well coated with the masala.
8. 8 Pour in the water, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the lotus stems are tender and the sauce thickens.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.