Bamboo shoot pickle is made out of bamboo shoots with kpra masala (ready made).
Since childhood, i have seen preparing bamboo shoot subzi but never bothered to look at it even though it was available plenty in our backyard. one of my relative used to make something with the bamboo rice (mula ari in malayalam) i remember faintly. after coming to Mumbai, years together i used to see the stuff in the market but never bothered to buy it. But since for the past few months, I want to taste this stuff so thought of buying it last week.
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After searching in google how to clean *) and use it, i got an idea about it. Ofcourse, i checked with the vendor lady how to prepare it and she directed me what to do. But i have my own vision and ideas so going with my ideas here:
Let me tell you it has got a strange odour which everyone may not like it. But everything is good when you develop a taste for it. So enjoy this nature's wonderful plant.
while browsing the net for the value of this i have come across which i have copied here"
How to Eat Bamboo
4 Health Benefits of Bamboo
1. Low in Calories
I have prepared pickle, and two varieties of subzi out of it. One with little bit of Thai Base another as usual with our Indian masalas.
Now coming to the pickle part:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped bamboo shoots.
2 tsp k pra lime pickle masala
salt as per taste
4 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
3-4 methi seeds
a pinch of asafoetida
few curry leaves
3-4 garlic cloves.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add the mustard seeds, methi seeds when it splutters, add the curry leaves, cloves, asafoetida and saute for a minute. Now add the bamboo shoots and saute for few minutes. switch off gas and allow to cool.
Add the k pra masala,salt and mix well. store it in an airtight container. Start using from next day onwards.
Look for the recipe of subzis.
*) http://youtu.be/zxoAE1C3gP4
Since childhood, i have seen preparing bamboo shoot subzi but never bothered to look at it even though it was available plenty in our backyard. one of my relative used to make something with the bamboo rice (mula ari in malayalam) i remember faintly. after coming to Mumbai, years together i used to see the stuff in the market but never bothered to buy it. But since for the past few months, I want to taste this stuff so thought of buying it last week.
After searching in google how to clean *) and use it, i got an idea about it. Ofcourse, i checked with the vendor lady how to prepare it and she directed me what to do. But i have my own vision and ideas so going with my ideas here:
Let me tell you it has got a strange odour which everyone may not like it. But everything is good when you develop a taste for it. So enjoy this nature's wonderful plant.
while browsing the net for the value of this i have come across which i have copied here"
A traditional forest vegetable in China for more than 2,500 years,
bamboo shoots are not only delicious but are also rich in nutrients, and rank
among the five most popular healthcare foods in the world. In Japan, the bamboo
shoot is called the King of Forest Vegetables.
The properties of bamboo shoots were recorded in the book of
Compendium of Materia Medica, a pharmaceutical text written during the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644), with the following words: "It’s slightly cold, sweet,
non-toxic, and it quenches thirst, benefits the liquid circulatory system,
supplements Qi, and can be served as a daily dish."
Modern research finds that the bamboo shoot has a number of
medicinal benefits, from cancer prevention and weight loss to improving
appetite and digestion. It is also low in sugar and therefore can be used for
treating hypertension, hyperlipemia and hyperglycemia.
Japanese scientists recently discovered that bamboo shoots contain
anti-cancer agents and making them a regular part of your diet effectively eliminates
the free radicals that can produce dangerous carcinogens.
With the economic development and the improvement of people’s
living standards, demand for natural foods, especially organic food, has
greatly increased. Moso bamboo does not contain toxic substances and its
products are made in strict accordance with the food safety standards, so it is
an ideal resource for natural foods.
The main nutrients in bamboo shoots are protein, amino acid, fat,
sugar and inorganic salt. They are rich in protein, containing between 1.49 and
4.04 grams (average 2.65g) per 100g of fresh bamboo shoots. The bamboo protein
produces eight essential and two semi-essential amino acids. Although the fat
content is comparatively low (0.26-0.94%), it is still higher than in many
other vegetables, and the shoots contain rich essential fatty acids. The total
sugar content, 2.5% on average, is lower than that in other vegetables. The
water content is 90% or more.
4 Health Benefits of Bamboo
How to Eat Bamboo
Only the
shoots of bamboo are edible. The shoot is the part of the bamboo pole early in
its growth. Shoots are harvested about 2 weeks after they appear from the
ground’s surface or just under 1 foot tall.
If you
weren’t lucky enough to buy a house that already had bamboo growing in
backyard, you can easily search online for or drive to your local Asian food,
select farmer’s or specialty food markets to purchase fresh bamboo shoots.
Prices range from $2 to $5 per pound1.
After
obtaining the shoots, the next step would be preparation. The shoot has a
tightly packed outer husk, similar to an ear of corn, that needs to be removed.
Inside lies a tender core that needs to be boiled. Raw shoots are
difficult to digest and have a bitter taste. Boiling for 20-30 minutes in an
uncovered pot is sufficient to remove the bitterness while remaining crunchy2.
4 Health Benefits of Bamboo
1. Low in Calories
One cup
of bamboo shoots contain about 13 calories and half a gram of fat. They are low
in sugar and hold 2 grams of protein per serving 2,3. So, don’t feel bad
if you get seconds or thirds.
2. High in Dietary
Fiber
A serving of
bamboo shoots provides about 10% of your daily requirements of dietary fiber,
which has been shown to lower cholesterol2,3. Dietary fiber also aids digestion
and enhances satiety or the sensation of feeling full.
So if you’re
looking to lose weight, eating bamboo could help.
3. Excellent source
of Potassium
Bamboo has 640
milligrams of potassium per serving, an important mineral that studies suggest
may help to lower blood pressure. A well-studied diet utilizing natural sources
of potassium called the DASH diet, lowered systolic and diastolic blood
pressure by several points4.
4. Good source of
Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals are
natural substances that are found in plants. In particular, bamboo shoots
contain lignans which may fight cancer, bacteria, fungi and viruses. Phenolic
acids are also found in bamboo shoots which have antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties. This phytochemical is also believed to prevent
cancer and reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries5,6.
I have prepared pickle, and two varieties of subzi out of it. One with little bit of Thai Base another as usual with our Indian masalas.
Now coming to the pickle part:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped bamboo shoots.
2 tsp k pra lime pickle masala
salt as per taste
4 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
3-4 methi seeds
a pinch of asafoetida
few curry leaves
3-4 garlic cloves.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add the mustard seeds, methi seeds when it splutters, add the curry leaves, cloves, asafoetida and saute for a minute. Now add the bamboo shoots and saute for few minutes. switch off gas and allow to cool.
Add the k pra masala,salt and mix well. store it in an airtight container. Start using from next day onwards.
Look for the recipe of subzis.
*) http://youtu.be/zxoAE1C3gP4
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