Bamboo Shoot Curry ( ಕಳಲೆ ಸಾಂಬಾರ್ )

Bamboo shoots are the edible tender young shoots of a bamboo tree. I adore these delicious sprouts!!  If you have never had bamboo shoots before, you should definitely give them a try. They have a wonderful flavor & texture.

Bamboo Shoot Curry is one of my favorite curry, which I was carving to have from last 5yrs. Since it requires lots of ingredients, time & patience, most of them wont prepare it. Recently I found fresh Bamboo Shoot in Jayanagar 4th block market I was so exited, got 2 of them home. Googled to find the recipe, but no luck I didn't get the one I was expecting. I wanted the one which gives the same taste as my Mom, Granny use to prepare. Finally managed to get the recipe from one of my aunt. I was expecting 1 recipe but she gave me 2. Wow!!...

These are the exotic Authentic Mysore side's Special Bamboo shoot curry recipes. I was very exited & also tensed when i started to prepare. because even if something goes wrong my whole time, ingredient will be wasted. Surprisingly both the recipe's turned out good.

Sanjay didn't like this curry, when my mom made it. Which had same taste as the one I prepared. I was wondering how am I going to finish it alone. But to my surprise he liked it. Bingo!!!...even Sanjay's aged Dodappa & dodamma were doubting if they can chew the Bamboo shoot. Since it was chopped very thinly they also enjoyed it. Thank God!! I managed to get one more Authentic South Indian Special Bamboo shoot curry recipes.

Variety 1:

                                      Mysore's Bamboo Shoot Curry ( Kalale Curry)

Ingredients:

Bamboo Shoot - 1( 500 to 750 gms)
Grains - all types - 50gms each
Toordal - 50gms
Vegetables - all available veggies
Green Leave - all varities
Shallots - 1 small bowl
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Sambar powder - 4 to 5 tsp
Salt to taste.

Masala:

Coconut - 1 cup grated
Curry leaves - 1 string
Coriander leaves
Garlic - 1 full
Hurikadale (pattu kadale) - 4 tsp
Sesame seeds - 2 tsp

Oggarane (Thadka):

Hing - pinch
Onions - 2 big Chopped
Curry leaves - 1 string
Red chilly - 2
Mustered seeds, Methe seeds, urad dal, Channa dal, jeera- 1tsp

Method:
1. I used 4 types of grains Green Peas, Alasande ( black eyes beans/cow peas), Channa, Avare kalu

together with dal soaked over night.

2. Vegetables I used Beans, Carrot, Brinjal, Tomatoes

3. Cook the grains, dal, Vegetables & Shallots in a pressure cooker.

4. Bamboo shoot - remove the outer layer till u see everything as white. You can cut it into small pieces ( round/ rectangle). I just chopped into thin slices ( Since my husband didn't like the crunchy version).

Wash in water for 5 to 6 times changing water. Then cook it in water for 10 mins. Taste the cooked Shoots, the bitterness should have been gone. If not cook till the Bitterness is gone. Discard the cooked water. Add the turmeric powder to cooked shoots.

5. Put grated coconut, coriander leaves, curry leaves, garlic, Hurikadale, sesame seeds & grind the masala.

 6. Now add the cooked Bamboo shoots & cooked grains with vegetables in a container. Add Sambar powder & boil for 10 mins. Then add the grainded masala & Salt. Boil for 15 to 20 mins.

7.Give oggarane/ Thadka.

8. Remove from heat & let to rest covered for 10 more mins.

9. Serve it hot with Rice.

P.S: You can also use Tamarind juice. Since I have use more tomato I didn't use tamarind.
I also didn't use any Green Leaves, but if you use it will taste much better than mine.