BUY LOTUS SEED RECIPES

Steps:

• Pre-soak the dried lotus seeds for 6-8 hours and remove the cores if there is any.
• Transfer the soaked lotus seeds to a stewing pot, add water to cover and stew for around 1 to 2 hours until soft. Or place in high pressure cooker and cook a rice procedure.
• Transfer to blender and blend with 1/3 cup of water until really smooth. (Do not add too much water in this step, otherwise you will need quite long stir frying time in next step.)
• Transfer the mixture to a non-sticky pan; add vegetable oil by three batches. Each time after adding the oil, stir the paste until all oil is well absorbed.
• Stir in salt, sugar and maltose. Continue stir until the water is almost evaporated and the mixture can form a sticky paste texture.
• Transfer out and cool down. If you plan to use it later, remember to cover with plastic wrapper to prevent drying out.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add the Lotus Seeds (1 cup). Stir for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown over a low flame.
• Add Red Chili Powder (1 teaspoon), Ground Turmeric (1 pinch), and Salt (to taste). Mix and switch off heat immediately because you do not want to burn your nose nor the seeds.
• Add Garam Masala (1 teaspoon) or chat masala and mix well. You can eat it hot or store it for whenever you want a snack.