Aloo Tama

A sour and spicy Nepali curry made with bamboo shoots (tama) and potato.

Ingredients

• 1400g fermented bamboo shoots (tama), drained
• 23 medium potatoes, cubed
• 31 can black-eyed peas (optional)
• 41 onion, chopped
• 52 tomatoes, chopped
• 62 garlic cloves
• 71 tsp turmeric
• 81 tsp cumin
• 91 tbsp mustard oil
• 10Salt and fresh coriander

Method

1. 1

   Rinse bamboo shoots thoroughly.

2. 2

   Heat oil, add cumin seeds, then onion. Fry until soft.

3. 3

   Add garlic and tomatoes. Cook until mushy.

4. 4

   Add turmeric, salt and potatoes.

5. 5

   Add bamboo shoots. Mix thoroughly.

6. 6

   Add ½ cup water. Cover and cook 20 min.

7. 7

   Garnish with coriander. Serve with rice.