Bamboo shoot with potato and black eyed pea ( Aalu Tama bodi ) is one of the most popular dish in Nepal, prepared with bamboo shoot, potato, black eyed peas, and including different types of ingredients. It’s a flavorful vegetarian meal that’s also gluten-free. Serve with rice.
Ingredients:
- Black-eyed peas -1 cup
- Mustard oil-1 tablespoon
- Minced ginger -1 tablespoon
- Salt per your taste
- Turmeric powder-2 teaspoons
- Cumin powder-1 tablespoon
- Peeled and cubed potatoes- 2 medium
- Sliced bamboo shoots-1.8 ounce
- Chopped tomatoes- 2 medium
- Chopped green chili peppers (optional) -2
- Red chili powder (optional)- 2 teaspoons
- Water- 4 cups, add more or less per your liking
- Cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Directions:
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Cook onions for 5-7 minutes until lightly brown. Add ginger to the cooker and let cook for few minutes.
- Add salt, turmeric, cumin powder and let it cook for additional 2-3 stirring everything together. Add the potatoes.
- Add bamboo shoots, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, chili peppers, and stir everything together for few more minutes then add 4 cups of water.
- Close the pressure cooker and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes and black-eyed peas are no longer hard.
- Add water if necessary and let it simmer until it reaches the desired consistency. Adjust taste as necessary.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro leaves before serving. To make it more sour, squeeze lemon juice before serving.
Now, it’s ready to serve with Rice. Enjoy!
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