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If you fancy surprising your vegetarian guests with something new then give them this exotic vegetarian snack made from lotus stems.

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1   INGREDIENTS

• Lotus stem 900 gm
• Bengal gram (kaala chana), split and husked 250 gm
• Chaat masala 2 tsp
• Coriander leaves, chopped 4 tsp
• Garam masala 4 tsp
• Green chillies, chopped 60 gm
• Oil to fry
• Onions, chopped 1/3 cup
• Red chilli powder 2 tsp
• Roasted gram, powdered 45 gm
• Salt to taste

2   COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. Thoroughly wash and chop lotus stem.
2. Pot to boil in a pan with some water together with the Bengal gram.
3. Cook till tender and dry.
4. Grind the two to a thick paste without using any water.
5. Add all other ingredients except oil to the paste.
6. Knead for 5 minutes. Shape into small cutlets and deep fry in hot oil.
7. Serve hot as a snack with mint chutney.

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