vegetable
Lotus root
Kamal Kakdi
200 g1 one medium 12–15 cm lotus rhizome segment
Measured by kg in book; root size varies. | Typical market segment ~200 g; range roughly 150–250 g.
Instead of Lotus root
Lotus stemUse the same weight; same vegetable under another name; peel and slice; cooking time unchanged.
Water chestnutUse the same weight, sliced; add 5 minutes before the end; crisp but less starchy and no holes.
Canned bamboo shootsUse the same weight, drained and sliced; add 5 minutes before the end; crunchier and more sour.
