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Dairy-Free Aloo Tama (Potato and Bamboo Shoot Curry) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Aloo Tama (Potato and Bamboo Shoot Curry)

A flavorful and tangy Nepalese potato and bamboo shoot curry, made dairy-free using coconut yogurt for added creaminess.

65m4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|8g protein|65g carbs|10g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Potatoes
  • 1 can Bamboo shoots
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 large Onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 5.08 cm Ginger
  • 2 small Green chilies
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Coconut yogurt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and cube the potatoes. Drain and rinse the bamboo shoots.
  2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden brown.
  3. 3Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies and cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Add the potatoes and bamboo shoots to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.
  6. 6Stir in the tamarind paste and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. 7Stir in the coconut yogurt and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. 8Season with salt to taste.
  9. 9Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice.

Substitutions

Coconut Yogurt →

Adds creaminess without dairy.

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