Aloo Bodi Tama (Black Eyed Peas, Potatoes, and Fermented Bamboo) – craftbraid.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup black eyed peas (soaked overnight)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, mined
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 8 oz canned sliced fermented bamboo shoots (mang chua) available on line or in Asian groceries. substituting regular bamboo shoots would radically alter the flavour of this dish.
• available on line or in Asian groceries.
• substituting regular bamboo shoots would radically alter the flavour of this dish.
• 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium tomato, chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped, optional
• 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1-2 teaspoon red chili powder, optional
• salt to taste
• 4-6 cups water, add more or less per your liking
• cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• lemon juice, optional