BEEHA JI TIKKI (Lotus Root Tikkis)

Ingredients

Lotus root ..... 1 root/1 cup
Potatoes........ 2 medium sized

Bread crumbs ... 2 tbsps.

Ajwain/carom .... 1/4 tsp.

Anardana ........... 1 tbsp. (crushed) or 1 tsp. amchoor powder

Garam masala .... 1/2 tsp.

Red chilli powder ... 1/4 tsp

Green chillies ..... 1-2 (chopped finely)

Coriander leaves ... handful (chopped finely)

Salt ................... to taste

Oil ............. to fry

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes and mash them.

2. Scrape the lotus root and cut into 1 inch pieces. Boil them adding a little salt and let them cool. Crush them in the mortar and pestle.

3. Add the ingredients (except oil) Mix well and make tikkis of any desired shape.

4. Deep fry the tikkis to golden brown colour and serve hot.