Muya Awandru
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Tripura, India
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
300g Bamboo shoots (fresh or canned)
80g Onion
4piece Garlic cloves
3piece Green chillies
3g Turmeric powder
25ml Mustard oil
5g Salt
150ml Water
10g Coriander leaves
9 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
If using fresh bamboo shoots, peel and slice into thin strips or small pieces. Boil in salted water for 10–12 minutes to remove bitterness and natural toxins. Drain thoroughly. Canned bamboo shoots can be rinsed and used directly.
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Finely slice the onion and garlic. Slit the green chillies.
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Heat mustard oil in a pan over high heat until it reaches smoking point, then reduce to medium. This removes the raw pungency of the oil.
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Add sliced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
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Add garlic and green chillies. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add turmeric powder and stir for 30 seconds.
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Add the bamboo shoot pieces and toss well to coat with the spice mixture.
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Add 150 ml of water and season with salt. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until the bamboo shoots are tender and have absorbed the flavours.
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Remove the lid and cook for 2–3 more minutes to reduce any excess liquid.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
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Chef's Tips
Muya Awandru is a simple, everyday bamboo shoot stir-fry from Tripura — "muya" means bamboo shoot in the Kokborok language.
Always boil fresh bamboo shoots before cooking to remove bitterness and naturally occurring cyanogenic compounds.
Mustard oil is traditional and essential for the authentic flavour of this dish; do not substitute with refined oil.
The dish is intentionally simple and lightly seasoned to highlight the natural earthy flavour of bamboo shoots.
About This Dish
Muya Awandru is a traditional vegetarian dish from Tripura, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Muya Awandru is a simple, everyday bamboo shoot stir-fry from Tripura — "muya" means bamboo shoot in the Kokborok language. - Always boil fresh bamboo shoots before cooking to remove bitterness and naturally occurring cyanogenic compounds. - Mustard oil is traditional and essential for the authentic flavour of this dish; do not substitute with refined oil. - The dish is intentionally simple and lightly seasoned to highlight the natural earthy flavour of bamboo shoots.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy