Naga Style Chicken With Dry Bamboo Shoot

Naga Style Chicken with Dry Bamboo Shoot is a traditional Naga cuisine dish that is packed with bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken and earthy bamboo shoots, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

Naga Style Chicken With Dry Bamboo Shoot

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup dry bamboo shoot, soaked and sliced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3-4 green chilies, slit
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
  5. Add the soaked and sliced dry bamboo shoot to the pan and mix well.
  6. Season with turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix everything together.
  7. Cover the pan and let the chicken and bamboo shoot cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pan Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Spatula

Tools

Pan

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Naga Style Chicken with Dry Bamboo Shoot with steamed rice or traditional Naga bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Soak the dry bamboo shoot in water for at least 2 hours before using it in the recipe to soften it and remove any bitterness.

Cost

$15