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Nadru Yakhni- Lotus stems cooked with mild aromatic spices and yogurt- a Kashmiri specialty-

Nadru Yakhni

Lotus Stem/ Kamal kakdi (sliced)

Green chilies (Slit)

Green cardamom

Black cardamom

Cloves/ Lavang

inch Cinnamon/ Daalchini

tsp Fennel/ saunf (powder)

tsp Shah Jeera

Yogurt/ Dahi

tsp Gram Flour (optional)

tsp Ginger powder/ Saunth

tsp Fennel Powder/ Saunf

Elaichi powder

Salt

Turmeric (optional)

tbsp Fresh Coriander/ Hara dhaniya

tbsp Ghee

tsp Cumin seeds/ Jeera

tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder

tsp Asafoetida/ hing

Wash and scrape the lotus steams and then slice them thinly.

Soak them in luke warm water for 20 minute to loosen any mud and dirt inside the holes and then wash well.

Take 1 tsp ghee in a pressure cooker and add the sliced lotus steams and whole green and black cardamom,cloves,shah jeera,cinnamom,and fennel powder(all the ingredients listed in -to boil)

Add 2.5 cup water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles on medium heat or till cooked properly and become soft.

In a bowl beat the yoghurt and 1 tsp gram flour(optional),and then add in the pressure cooker

Mix 1/2 cup water,salt ,turmeric, ginger powder,cardamom powder,1/2 tsp fennel powder,mix and add in the cooker.

Now cook the curry on low heat for 20 minutes (without puting the cooker lid),keep stirring to avoid curdling.

Heat ghee in a small pan,add cumin and asafoetida ,When start crackling add kashmiri chili powder and immediately pour over the boiling gravy.

Cook for 2 minutes and add chopped fresh coriander.

Serve hot with steamed rice,naan or roti's.

This Lebanese okra stew is made with tender beef and okra stewed in a delicious rich tomato sauce.

Lebanese Okra Stew

lb baby okra- frozen bags

lb sirloin steak- cut into 1 inch pieces

olive oil

garlic cloves- cut into round pieces or diced

onion-

all spice

tsp black pepper

cinnamon

tomato paste

tomatoes-

pomegranate molasses- If available or lemon juice

salt-

water

In a medium size non-stick pot over medium-high...

In a medium size non-stick pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil, then add the onions, salt and garlic. Sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until onion is wilted but not browned.

Add beef tips and spices. Mix well with...

Add beef tips and spices. Mix well with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for  10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure all sides of beef and are cooked.

Add water and bring mixture to a boil.

Lower heat to medium low, cover the pot...

Lower heat to medium low, cover the pot and simmer for additional 25-35 minutes or until beef is tender.

Add the okra, cook for 10 minutes, until...

Add the okra, cook for 10 minutes, until soft.

Add tomato paste and fresh diced tomatoes. Mix...

Add tomato paste and fresh diced tomatoes. Mix well to incorporate everything together and cover the pot. Simmer for additional 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

Stir in pomegranate molasses, taste and adjust salt.

Serve over Lebanese rice if you'd like and...

Serve over Lebanese rice if you'd like and enjoy!

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