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.

Chef and food writer Romy Gill is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite recipes from her new cookbook "On the Himalayan Trail: Recipes and Stories from Kashmir to Ladakh." She ...

What an amazingly versatile plant the lotus is. It's a three-course dinner in one plant. You can eat the roots, stems, leaves, flowers and seeds. Prepared roots and seeds are available in Asian ...

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 ...