Bhein Ji Bhaji, Kamal Kakdi Sabji, Lotus Stem Vegetable

Ingredients

• 2 qts med. stalks bhee (Kamal Kakdi lotus stem)
• 1 potato (Optional)
• 4 small onions grated
• 2 tomatoes grated
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tsp garlic ground (Optional)
• Green chillies to taste
• 1 tbsp coriander chopped
• 2 Big cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• 1 Tej Patta (Bay leaf)
• 1 small stick cinnamon
• 5 Black pepper corns
• 1/2 tsp jeera powder (cumin)
• 1 tsp dhania powder (coriander)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 cup water