Lotus root has a natural charm that comes alive once it reaches the cutting board, and in this video I turn it into a crisp ...

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 author Romy Gill joins TODAY and shares her recipes for delicious saffron chicken called Kong Kokor and fried lotus root and sweet potato.