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.

Cut beef into very thin slices. Crush garlic with salt and sugar to a smooth paste. Mix with ginger juice and soy sauce and mix well into the beef. Leave for 10 minutes. Heat half the oil in a wok and ...