Lotus is the national flower of India and with good reason. The beauty of the flower is enough to inspire bards and minstrels to write songs. Nutritionally speaking, the flower has much to offer. From ...

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 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.

Peter Kuruvita cooks food from the jungle with his recipe for bitter gourd and lotus root curries, served in a lotus leaf with local yam. Place the yam and salt in a large pan over high heat. Cover ...

After two decades or so of living in Japan, and about half of that spent cooking for a family of four, this chicken and lotus root recipe has become my ultimate favorite. It’s quick, tasty, and ...

Fresh wasabi brings a herbal zing to the mayonnaise dip for these crunchy golden lotus root chips. A definite party pleaser or satisfying solo snack. serves Pat lotus root slices dry with paper towel.

Golden and crispy, lotus root fritters with garlic sauce offer a satisfying crunch with a mild, nutty flavor. Coated in a light tempura batter and fried to perfection, these delicate lotus root slices ...