Nadia Bara Jhol Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.First, soak the lentils in water for 2 hours and then grind them into a coarse paste.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix the lentil paste with chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the lentil mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 4.In another pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and saut茅 until golden brown.
• STEP 5.Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a minute.
• STEP 6.Add chopped lotus stem and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add water and cover the pan. Cook until the lotus stem is tender.
• STEP 7.Add the fried lentil fritters to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 8.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the lentils for at least 2 hours to ensure they are soft and easy to grind.
• You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• If you don't have lotus stem, you can substitute it with potatoes or any other vegetable of your choice.

Storage and Serving

• Nadia Bara Jhol is best served hot and fresh.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the leftovers in a pan or microwave before serving.