Bamboo Shoot Stir Fry

          Bamboo Shoot is very commonly consumed in North Eastern part of India and many other Asian countries. It is low in calories and fat, but high in fibre. It also contains vitamins and minerals and is good for the diabetics. It can be cooked with / without veggies or with any type of meat. 

          But let me share my version where I added dry roasted and powdered spices to make this stir fry. It goes very well as a side dish with sambar rice, curd rice, dal-chawal, chapati or paratha. So if you happen to come across bamboo shoots in a market, do give it a try by following a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

          I am not too much of a fan of these shoots. But when I came across them in a supermarket here, I was quite excited as I never had the opportunity to try it out in my kitchen. Though I have a very vague memory of having it in a curry form in a Naga restaurant some time back. 

Dry roast & grind - 

• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds 
• 1/4 tsp. mustard seeds
• 4-5 dry red chilies
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. peanuts
• 1-2 bay leaves

Other ingredients - 

• 200 gms. bamboo shoot, cut into juliennes
• 2-3 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp. coriander roots, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. lime juice

         Boil the bamboo shoots along with 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder till tender. Drain and keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Saute till light brown. Add the tomatoes and saute for 1-2 minutes. 

          Now add the boiled shoots, coriander roots, salt, remaining turmeric powder and 3-4 tbsp. ground spice. Mix well and cook, covered on a low flame till done. 

          Sprinkle some water at intervals. Add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapatis. 

                      Dry roast all the ingredients mentioned above.

                      Cool them and grind to a fine powder. Keep aside. 

                      I have taken 200 gms. of these store bought bamboo shoots. 

                   Boil them with 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder till tender. Drain & keep aside. 

                     Heat oil. Add onion, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Saute till light brown. 

                       Add the tomatoes & saute for 1-2 minutes. 

                       Now add boiled shoots, coriander roots,

                     salt, remaining turmeric powder & 3-4 tbsp. ground spice. Mix well & 
                     cook, covered on low flame till done. Sprinkle some water at intervals. 

                       Add lime juice & garnish with coriander leaves. 

                         Serve with sambar rice, curd rice, dal-chawal, chapati or paratha.