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Indian lotus root recipe

Indian lotus root recipe : with sweet and spicy sauce

Fresh, sliced lotus root, air fried to perfection, tossed in a sweet and spicy Indian inspired sauce, and topped with fresh mint and cilantro.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

FOR AIR FRIED LOTUS ROOT

  • 4 fresh lotus roots
  • 1 tbsp oil us oil with a high smoke point such as avocado, sesame, or canola oil

FOR SWEET AND SPICY INDIAN INSPIRED SAUCE

  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chana masala seasoning
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

TOPPINGS

  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

AIR FRY THE LOTUS ROOT

  • Begin by peeling the lotus root so the outer skin layer is gone. Then slice the lotus root into 1/8 inch slices. 
    sliced lotus root for Indian lotus root recipe
  • Place lotus root in a bowl and toss with oil
  • Place lotus root in the air fryer, do not over lap. Cook at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Make sure you flip the lotus root at the 3 1/2 minute mark so they cook evenly. 
    Everyone's air fryer cooks slightly differently, so adjust time if needed. Lotus root should be slightly crispy and golden brown, but not burnt.
    **If you have a small air fryer, you will have to do this in several batches
    lotus root in air fryer for Indian lotus root recipe
  • **While the lotus root is cooking, move onto the sauce to use your time wisely

MAKE THE SWEET AND SPICY INDIAN INSPIRED SAUCE

  • In a skillet combine all of the ingredients listed under "sweet and spicy Indian inspired Sauce", except for the cornstarch. Leave the cornstarch to the side for now.
    sauce for Indian lotus root recipe
  • Bring the ingredients up to a boil and then reduce heat to medium so the sauce can start to cook down. Allow the sauce to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once sauce has reduced for 10 minutes, add the cornstarch. Do this by slowly adding it and stirring with a whisk or spatula. You want to stir somewhat vigorously so the cornstarch doesn't clump.
    adding cornstarch to sauce for Indian lotus root recipe
  • Remove from heat and set aside

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

  • When sauce and lotus root have finished cooking, place lotus root in a bowl
    air fried lotus root in a bowl
  • Pour sauce over the air fried lotus root
    lotus root and sauce for Indian lotus root recipe
  • Mix until evenly combined
  • Plate lotus root and top with chopped fresh mint and cilantro. Recipe makes 4 servings.
    Indian lotus root recipe
  • Serve and enjoy! This recipe is a great snack, side dish or appetizer. You can also serve it with rice as a meal!
Keyword air-fried, air-fryer, Indian breakfast, lotus root