🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Walnut Kootu Bamboo Shoot

Name: Walnut Kootu Bamboo Shoot
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 250 g, chopped Bamboo Shoots; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirupati cooking — Walnut Kootu Bamboo Shoot brings a walnut touch with a classic kootu finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Bamboo Shoots250 g, chopped
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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🇮🇳 Indian

Walnut Kootu Bamboo Shoot

Time: 41 min
Serves: 6
Level: Medium
Prep / cook: 16 / 25 min

Ingredients

🌶️ Garam Masala1/2 tsp
🧂 Saltto taste
🧅 Onion1, finely chopped
🍅 Tomato2, chopped
🥬 Bamboo Shoots250 g, chopped
🌶️ Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional

🌶️ Green Chili1-2, slit
🍋 Lemon1/2

Steps

Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
Simmer covered until tender.
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
Serve immediately.