Aloo tama ra masyura ko tarkari
 

Aaloo Tama Masyaura

  

How to make Potato bamboo shoot and Masyaura Curry (aaloo tama ra masyura ko tarkari)

 

Aaloo Tama (Alu Tama) means "Potato Bamboo Shoots". It is a unique and classic Nepali curry. This dish is unique because it is prepared with potato, bamboo shoots and spices making exactly as other regular curry in Nepal. It is not eaten in other South Asian Countries. Chinese people only take soup of it, but not as we do as regular curry.

 

Utensils

 

Big pot

Bowl to serve

Big spoon

 

Ingredients

 

Bamboo shoots-1 cup
Potatoes-2 cups peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
Black-eyed peas-1 cup (soaked overnight)
Onions-½ cup, finely chopped
Chili powder-1 teaspoon
Garlic-1 teaspoon minced
Ginger-1 teaspoon minced
Turmeric-½ teaspoon
Red chilies-2
Cumin powder-1 teaspoon
Ground pepper-½ teaspoon freshly
Chicken or vegetable broth-1 cup
Chopped tomatoes-1 cup
Oil-2 tablespoons

Salt to taste


Garnishment- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

 

Method

 

Heat oil in a cooking pot

 

Add masyaura on it,

 

Fry masyaura and when it is golden brown take it out of oil and keep it aside

 

Add red chilies, fenugreek seed and thyme seed in the same oil.

 

When they turn red add onions

 

When the onion is golden brown, add black eyed beans and tomato

 

Add Potato and fry it for five more minutes

 

Add the bamboo shoot and heat for few more minutes

 

Now add the masyaura, stir well

 

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and coriander leaf

 

Put some water and let it boil

 

When the water boils your tama is ready to serve.

 

Serve it hot with Rice or Roti.