Keto Aloo Tama (Potato and Bamboo Shoot Curry)
A comforting and tangy keto-friendly version of Aloo Tama, a classic Nepalese curry made with potatoes, fermented bamboo shoots, and black-eyed peas.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower
- 1 cup Fermented Bamboo Shoots
- 1/2 cup Black-Eyed Peas
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2.54 cm Ginger
- 1 Tomato
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- 2 Green Chilies
- to taste Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1The day before, place the 1/2 cup Black-Eyed Peas in a bowl and cover with plenty of water. Let them soak overnight. The next day, drain the peas, cover them with fresh water in a pot, and boil until tender, about 30-45 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2Heat the 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (about 176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds and cook until they splutter and turn fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3Add the 1 chopped Onion, 3 cloves minced Garlic, and 2.54 cm grated Ginger to the pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the mixture is golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4Add the 1 chopped Tomato to the pot and cook until it breaks down and becomes soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder, and 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- 5Add the 1 medium Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets, and the 1 cup Fermented Bamboo Shoots to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables with the spice mixture.
- 6Stir in the 1/2 cup cooked Black-Eyed Peas and 2 whole Green Chilies. Add enough water to just cover the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat (about 190.6°C / 190°C).
- 7Reduce the heat to low (about 148.9°C / 150°C), cover the pot, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 8Season the curry with salt to taste. Serve hot.
Substitutions
Cauliflower
Cauliflower provides similar texture with fewer carbs
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