Potato and bamboo shoot curry — sour, sharp and unmistakably Nepali
Aloo Tama combines potatoes (aloo) with fermented bamboo shoots (tama) in a sour curry sharpened with tomatoes and jimbu — the Himalayan herb that gives the dish its signature aroma. The fermented bamboo shoots bring a funky, sour depth that has no real substitute, which is why jars of tama are a prized find in Nepali grocery stores across Australia. It is a staple of Nepali home cooking and a fixture on restaurant menus.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Aloo Tama made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare aloo tama and full menus for events of any size.
Browse Nepali caterers →Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.
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