Side Dish

Aloo Tama

Name: Aloo Tama
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: nepali
Ingredients: 500 g potato peeled and cubed; 200 g fermented bamboo shoot rinsed and chopped; 200 g tomato chopped; 20 g ginger grated; 3 teentje garlic minced; 1 st green chili slit lengthwise; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 1 tl cumin powder; 1 tl coriander powder; 0,5 tl fenugreek seed; 2 el mustard oil; 3 kopje water; 1 tl salt; 15 g fresh cilantro chopped

Aloo Tama is a traditional Nepali side dish featuring potatoes and fermented bamboo shoots. This vegan version offers a unique tangy flavor profile and a comforting texture, perfect alongside rice or flatbreads.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 45 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld

Allergeneninformatie: kan mosterd bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

500 gpotato, peeled and cubed
200 gfermented bamboo shoot, rinsed and chopped
200 gtomato, chopped
20 gginger, grated
3 teentjegarlic, minced
1 stgreen chili, slit lengthwise
0,5 tlturmeric powder
1 tlcumin powder
1 tlcoriander powder
0,5 tlfenugreek seed
2 elmustard oil
3 kopjewater
1 tlsalt

garnish

15 gfresh cilantro, chopped

Keukengerei

pot · grater · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Heat the mustard oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
2
Add the fenugreek seeds and let them splutter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the seeds, as they can turn bitter.
3
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chili.
4
Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Ongeveer 2 min
5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and break down, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
6
Stir in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
7
Cook the spices for 1 minute, ensuring they don't burn.
Ongeveer 1 min
8
Add the cubed potatoes and rinsed fermented bamboo shoots to the pot.
9
Pour in the water and add the salt.
10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Ongeveer 25 min
Tip van de kok: Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid and stir to prevent sticking.
11
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from heat.
12
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover Aloo Tama in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave.