A few of friends of Spiceroots recently asked me to share some traditional recipes from Kashmir. Today I chose to share the Nadir Yakhin – Lotus Roots in yogurt sauce, as it brings a lot of happy memories from my childhood. My cousin and I used to steal pieces of lotus roots from each other’s plates – just so the other did not get to eat one too many. We would sit next to each other and keep a sharp eye out for a moment when the other was not looking and grab it from the plate. Of course we …
Lotus Root Fritters – Nadir Monji Kashmiri
Lotus root fritters – Nadir monji or monji gul, served with a lip smacking Tamarind and onion chutney is a street food in Kashmir. Nadir monji is a cherished treat in all of Kashmir. It is a coveted snack. It is a required addiction – by law. Ok may be not by law. It is a requirement by virtue of being a true blooded Kashmiri. Any Kashmiri worth her salt should be obsessed with nadur. Full Stop. Thin slices of lotus roots are mixed with spices and rice flour and then deep fried until crisp. If that was not enough …