Bhugal Bhee

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Ingredients

2 medium	lotus stems (bhee)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, 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.