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Thoothukudi Table Bamboo Shoot Tikka
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thoothukudi Table Bamboo Shoot Tikka

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thoothukudi cooking — Thoothukudi Table Bamboo Shoot Tikka brings a diwali-night touch with a classic tikka finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Bamboo Shoots250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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