Beeh Sawa Basar (Lotus stem and Spring onions curry)
There is a dish in Sindhi cuisine named Sawa basar patata i.e Spring onions and Potatoes Curry and though it is loved by many, I somehow find the texture and flavour of the curry to be very unappetising. A similar dish is cooked using Beeh (Lotus stem) and Spring onions. When cooked in a pressure cooker, the peculiar over-powering flavours of spring onion greens and slightly slimy, mushy texture is not something that I like and hence I seldom made that curry.
Later, I learnt many variations of the recipe from the people I interacted with and I did find some better ways to cook with Spring onions. I intend to share the varying recipes on the blog.
For now let me share this stir fried Beeh Sawa Basar (Kamal Kakdi aur hare pyaz ki subzi) or the Lotus stem and Spring Onion Curry that gets done in a jiffy, provided you have a stock of pre boiled lotus stems.
- Spring Onions 1 Bunch
- Tomato 1 Large
- Green Chillies 1-2
- Lotus stem 150 Gm (Cut in 1 inch thick slants and boiled till soft)
- Turmeric Powder ½ tsp
- Coriander Powder 1 Tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Garam Masala,a pinch (Optional)
- Clean and boil lotus stem in a pressure cooker (with salt and water)till soft.To read about how to cut, clean and boil the stem, check this link!
- Drain and keep aside.
- Chop one bunch of spring onions (white and green part separately).
- In a kadai/Pan, add 1 tbsp oil, and sauté onion whites till slightly pink.
- Add 1 large tomato and green chillies, chopped.
- Add a little salt and turmeric powder and cook covered till tomato is mushy.
- Add boiled lotus stem (make sure it is soft to bite).
- Add 1 tbsp coriander powder and some salt, if needed and cook on high heat for 3- 4 minutes stirring frequently. Add some green part of spring onions and reserve some for garnish.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- You can add a fat pinch of garam masala too.
- Garnish with the reserved onion greens and enjoy the delicious dish with some Dal Rice and Roti.
Need more recipes of Lotus stem (Kamalkakdi)? Check below!
Check the recipe here!
Sindhi Beeh Tikki, Kamalakakdi Tikki! Check the recipe here
Suhanjhre mein Beeh (Lotus stems cooked with drumstick flowers or Moringa Flowers! Find the recipe here!
