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.

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Discover the secret to making perfectly crispy lotus root chips at home! This easy recipe transforms the mysterious lotus ...

Chef and restauranteur Cara Stadler is a huge fan of lotus root, the underwater Asian root vegetable known for its unusual, lace-like interior and sometimes for its bitter or, some say, swampy, flavor ...

Lotus root, or kamal kakdi, is a whitish, hard vegetable that has a chalky flavour unless it is prepared properly. The highly nutritious superfood is available all throughout India, but it is ...

Lotus root, the crisp, mildly sweet aquatic plant that’s ubiquitous in stir-fries and fried into chips, has traditional significance on Chinese New Year, as it’s said to allow new ventures to take ...

Lotus root or kamal kakdi is gaining popularity due to its high nutritional content. Here are the key health benefits that it provides and uncover how it aids in weight loss. Lotus stem is an ...