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Thoothukudi Kitchen Tea-Estate Bamboo Shoot Kofta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thoothukudi Kitchen Tea-Estate Bamboo Shoot Kofta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thoothukudi cooking — Thoothukudi Kitchen Tea-Estate Bamboo Shoot Kofta brings a tea-estate touch with a classic kofta finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Bamboo Shoots250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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