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Dairy-Free Aloo Tama (Potato Bamboo Shoot Curry)

A classic Nepalese curry featuring potatoes and fermented bamboo shoots, made dairy-free with coconut milk for creaminess. Rich in flavor and comforting.

55m4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Potatoes
  • 1 cup Fermented Bamboo Shoots
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 2 small Green Chilies
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

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

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. 2Heat mustard oil in a pot. Add green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 1 minute.
  3. 3Add onion and cook until golden brown.
  4. 4Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder. Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add potatoes and bamboo shoots. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Pour in coconut milk and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  7. 7Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice.

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