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Smoky Sambar Bamboo Shoot
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Smoky Sambar Bamboo Shoot

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Salem cooking — Smoky Sambar Bamboo Shoot brings a smoky touch with a classic sambar finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Bamboo Shoots250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

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