How to Cut a Lotus Stem in Kashmiri Style

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take a Lotus Stem.

   Lotus Stem Look out if the stem has any brown patches or not.
   
   In case there are any patches present, remove the portion or cut and separate the part which is brown.
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   Step 2: Cut one node present on right side of the lotus stem.

   ,,, Wash the stem thoroughly under running water to remove any mud completely from inside the stem. ,,,,,,,,,,,, Allow mud to settle.
   
   Remove the pieces and rinse again.
   
   Repeat soaking and rinsing until clean.
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   Step 3: Cut the second node present on the left hand side of the stem.

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   Step 4: Check whether the respective part is good enough to cut by the knife -- by seeing whether it can be fixed

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   Step 5: or why "if not".

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   Step 6: Check whether there is mud present in the lotus stem or not.

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   Step 7: Take a knife and start scraping the upper layer of the stem.

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   Step 8: Finish scraping until the other end of the stem.

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   Step 9: Use a peeler as it other way for removing the upper skin of the stem.

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    Step 10: Removed skin from the entire stem.

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    Step 11: Place the lotus stem under the running water.

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    Step 12: Check if the water is rushing out of the stem from the other end -- if not then wash it more

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    Step 13: until water runs through it.

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    Step 14: Cut round slices from the lotus stem.

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    Step 15: Cut a big piece from the stem.

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    Step 16: Cut the big piece into two pieces lengthwise.

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    Step 17: Make slices across each piece

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    Step 18: or chop.

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    Step 19: Check out the three different ways of cutting the lotus stem.

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    Step 20: Place the chopped pieces in cold water for a few hours to remove any remaining mud and soil particles.

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