Buddhists and Hindus have for a very long time extolled the symbolic virtues of the lotus. The giant flowers of this aquatic plant are known for their almost haunting beauty; they tower above the ...

I’m such a fan of British food writer Fuchsia Dunlop’s two earlier cookbooks, “Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking” and “Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province ...

I fell in love with how lotus root is used in Kashmiri cooking and this preparation in particular stood out. It is a popular street food in the region and I love how satisfying the crispy texture is.

Bring a small pot of water to boil. Add lotus root slices and blanch 3-5 minutes. Drain. Place in glass container. Combine dressing ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; pour over lotus root. Cover ...

Lotus root or kamal kakdi is rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, which help boost immunity. It boosts your gut health and immunity levels. Tap to read.

Learn how to make a delicious sweet potato and lotus root dish with a perfect crispy exterior and tangy, flavorful inside.

HUANGPI, China — Stuck in the same bind as many other Chinese farmers whose crops are rotting in their fields, Jiang Yuewu is preparing to throw out a 500-ton harvest of lotus root because ...

Seen surrounding the egret, the dried seed pods of the lotus are familiar in flower shops the world over. The leaves, the stems, and the seeds are all edible, making the plants a staple food in some ...