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Karil ki sabzi (bamboo shoot curry)

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Tender bamboo shoots of the monsoon cooked with onion, tomato and spices, eaten across Chhattisgarh’s forest districts.

Region: ChhattisgarhOccasion: Monsoon seasonTime: 45 minServes: 4Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh bamboo shoot (karil), peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Boil the sliced bamboo shoot in plenty of water for 10 minutes and drain it; repeat once to remove bitterness.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the onion until golden, then the ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add the tomato and the spices and cook until soft.
  4. Add the bamboo shoot and salt and cook, covered, for 10–15 minutes until tender.
  5. Serve with rice or roti.

History

In the monsoon, tribal families gather new bamboo shoots from the forest and sell them in local markets.

Significance

Karil is a seasonal favourite and a source of income for forest-dwelling families. It is also dried or pickled to use later.

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