<p>If you love Indo-Chinese flavors and crunchy chaat-style snacks, this Crispy Lotus Stem Chinese Bhel is a must try. Thinly sliced lotus stem (kamal kakdi) is fried until golden and crisp, then tossed with crunchy vegetables, a sweet and spicy Chinese-style sauce, and masala roasted makhanas for extra texture. It’s bold, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying. ✨â¤ï¸</p>
<h5><strong>WATCH HOW TO MAKE CRISPY LOTUS STEM CHINESE BHEL:</strong></h5>
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<p>This recipe is perfect for entertaining or when you want a fun twist on Chinese bhel and lotus stem recipes. The sauce can even be made ahead of time, making it a great party snack or appetizer that comes together quickly when you&#8217;re ready to serve.</p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
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<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/cheese-corn-croquettes/">Cheese Corn Croquettes – Cheese Corn Poppers</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/vegan-korean-chili-potatoes/">Vegan Korean Chili Potatoes</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/stuffed-chili-mushrooms/">Stuffed Chili Mushrooms</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/asian-corn-bhel/">Asian Corn Bhel</a></li>
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		<p>A fun Indo-Chinese inspired snack that combines crispy lotus stem with the bold flavors of Chinese bhel. Golden lotus stem is tossed with crunchy vegetables, a sweet and spicy sauce, masala roasted makhanas for extra texture, and finished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for serving at gatherings or casual get-togethers.</p>	</div>
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					Appetizer, Snack				</span>
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					Fusion, Indo-Chinese				</span>
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					bhel				</span>
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					Appetizers, Holi, Snacks				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name">Servings</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-25314">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit"></span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">63</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Ingredients</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Crispy Lotus Stem:</div>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2½</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">lotus stem</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, thinly sliced, or 1 frozen packet lotus stem, thawed</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2-3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cornstarch</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for frying</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2RtUXun" target="_blank">chaat masala</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ljY2IG" target="_blank">schezwan sauce</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1½</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">light soy sauce</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">tomato ketchup</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">vinegar</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">white pepper</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or honey</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Toss:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger garlic green chilies</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely minced</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped, white part with a little greens</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cabbage</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, thinly sliced</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">bell peppers</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, thinly sliced</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">carrots</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, julienned</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">medium</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, julienned</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">masala roasted makhana</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, store-bought</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">white pepper</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Garnish:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">toasted sesame seeds</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Prepare the Lotus Stem:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>If using frozen lotus stem, thaw it completely. Dab the slices well with a kitchen cloth or paper towel to remove excess moisture.</p></div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Sprinkle corn flour over the lotus stem and mix well so the slices are lightly coated. Shake off any excess cornflour before frying.</p></div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat oil in a pan and fry the lotus stem until golden and crisp. Remove and sprinkle chaat masala while still hot.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Air Fryer Option:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Arrange the coated lotus stem in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil.</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Air fry at 375°F / 190℃ for about 10 minutes, tossing once in between after 5 minutes, until crisp and golden.</p></div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Make the Sauce:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>In a bowl, mix schezwan sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, white pepper, sugar (or honey), water and salt.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Heat a wok and add oil. Add the minced ginger, garlic and green chili along with the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Pour in the prepared sauce and let it come to a gentle bubble. Once the sauce is ready, remove a small portion and keep it aside for later use if needed.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Toss the Vegetables:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Add cabbage, bell peppers, onions and carrots to the wok. Toss quickly on high heat so the vegetables stay crisp.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Finish the Bhel:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Switch off the heat and add the crispy lotus stem and masala roasted makhanas.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Season with white pepper and salt. Add a drizzle of honey if needed and toss everything together.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Garnish and Serve:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Serve immediately while the lotus stem is still crisp.</div>
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		<iframe title="Crispy Lotus Stem Chinese Bhel – Easy Kamal Kakdi Indo-Chinese Snack Recipe" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E-2QQAzeXt4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	</div>
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<li>The sauce can be made 3–4 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.</li>
<li>This makes it a great party prep sauce — simply toss everything together when ready to serve.</li>
<li>The extra reserved sauce can also be served on the side if you like it slightly saucier.</li>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 63</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 36</span>
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		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 0.3g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-trans_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Trans Fat 0.01g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 2g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 228mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>10%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 88mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 7g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 1021IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>20%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 16mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>19%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 12mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>1%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 0.3mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Crispy Lotus Stem Chinese Bhel | Kamal Kakdi Indo-Chinese Snack
