Aloo Tama

Aloo Tama (Alu Tama) simply means "Potato Bamboo Shoots". It is a unique and classic Nepali curry flavor dish. It is unique in the sense that it is unlike any other Indian or South Asian curry since they rarely use bamboo shoots. Similarly, unlike other East Asian cuisine such as Chinese that uses Bamboo shoots but do not use curry spices.

Ingredients bamboo shoots1 cup potatoes, peeled, and cut into ½ inch cubes 2 cups black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)1 cup finely chopped onions½ cup red chilies 2nos 1 teaspoon cumin powder, chili powder, minced ginger and garlic. turmeric powder ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon chicken or vegetable broth1 cup yogurt ½ cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup oil 2 tablespoons Salt to taste chopped cilantro for garnish

Methd Heat oil, sauté red chilies until dark. Sauté onions until light brown. Add spices and salt and cook few minutes on low heat. Add potatoes to the onion. Sauté for atleast 5 minutes in medium heat. Add soaked beans, bamboo shoots, tomatoes and heat for few minutes. Add yogurt, and broth to the potatoes mixture; stir well. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes under low heat until potatoes and beans are tender, and the gravy has attained its desired consistency. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice