Ingredients

  • 1 cup fermented bamboo shoot
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled,and cut into 1/2 in cubes
  • 1 cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon whole mustard paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup broth or 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons cooking oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Method

  • In a frying pan, heat three tablespoons of oil.
  • Fry bamboo shoots until light brown; reserve on a plate.
  • In a sauce pan heat oil, fry dried red chilies until dark.
  • Add onions and saute until light brown.
  • Add curry powder, chili powder, ginger, garlic, whole mustard paste, salt and pepper.
  • Fry for one minute over low heat.
  • Add potatoes to the onion mixture and saute for five minutes on medium heat.
  • Sprinkle water if it starts to burn.
  • Add soaked beans, sauteed bamboo shoots, tomatoes and broth to the potatoes mixture; stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15-20 min.
  • over low heat until potatoes are fork-tender, and the gravy has attained its desired consistency.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with rice or roti (flat bread).