Table 3 The use of bamboo shoots as a food source in India in modern times

Food items prepared with paste of bamboo shoots

Chapatti

Wheat flour, black cumin

[58]

Paratha

Wheat flour, black cumin and ghee

[58]

Bamboo Shoot Paste-Egg Curry

Onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, mustard, tomatoes and egg

[57]

Bamboo shoot paste-Mutton

Onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, mustard and goat meat

[58]

Bhujia

Coriander, cumin, mustard, potatoes and egg

[58]

Cookies

wheat flour, butter and oil, sugar, coconut powder, baking powder

[57]

Bread

Wheat flour, yeast and baking powder

[58]

Paneer

Coagulated milk, butter, peas

[58]

Food items prepare with chunks and shreds of bamboo shoots

Pickles

Dried chilies, mustard oils, garlic, asafoetida

[58]

Bamboo shoot rice

Long grain rice, cumin seeds

[57]

Bamboo shoot fried Rice

Long grain rice, ground nuts, curry leaves, peas, cashew nuts

[58]

Bamboo shoot- Omelet

Egg, tomatoes, onions, coriander powders

[58]

Bamboo shoot- Noodles

Noodles, peas, carrots, beans, soya sauces and chili sauces

[57]

Pakora

Gram flour, onions, curry leaves

[58]

Finger chips

Potatoes, gram flours, chili powder

[57]