Bamboo Shoot Fry

Description

 * Ethnicity - Assamee, North East Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * One-foot long: Tender bamboo shoot
 * 2 tsp: baking soda
 * 1 tsp: fenugreek
 * 4 no: Dry red chillies
 * 1 cup: oil
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Scale off the hard exterior of the bamboo shoot, wash and cut into small pieces.
 * 2) Add the baking soda and mix it well.
 * 3) Fry the methi seeds and red dry chillies and add salt to taste.
 * 4) Put the bamboo shoot into the pan and cook on a slow fire.
 * 5) When the bamboo shoot dries up, add 2 tbsps of water, stir well.
 * 6) Serve hot and crisp.