Have you ever tried using lotus seeds in cooking. I have seen some subzi recipes around the blog world but never tried it myself. Once I saw a pack of these seeds in Nilgiris and I bought them home with out any idea of what to do. Then when blog hopping, I cam across a recipe in which the seeds are sauteed with oil and spices to get a dish which resembles pop corn. I tried it. But I felt that it was too oily even though I liked the taste. So the next time, I got these seeds from Nilgiris, I tried this oven roasted method and it turned out awesome. It has very little oil and it is also fuss free to make. And the result was crispy crunchy guilt free snack. Now I make this often. Do try it and I am sure you will love it…
For those who doesn’t know about lotus seeds, here is a picture. Hope this helps. It also has medicinal properties and is extensively used in Chinese medicines. This is usually available in North India, but now with Nilgiris nearby my house I can buy it in Madurai too.
There is no particular recipe for this. Mix the lotus seeds with a tbs of oil, salt and red chilly powder and roast it in a 200C preheated oven until the seeds turn golden. Remove from oven and allow it to cool. though they seem to be soft when hot, they will become crunchy when cool. This is perfect to have while watching movies or TV. Enjoy…
