Weeknight Aloo Tama with Bamboo Shoot Achar

Real aloo tama starts from scratch with fresh bamboo shoot. This shortcut starts from a jar of tama achar and gets dinner on the table in half an hour.

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the black-eyed peas until nearly tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the potatoes and turmeric, and cook for another 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, saute onion and tomato until soft.

4. 4

   Stir the sauteed onion-tomato and the bamboo shoot achar into the soup.

5. 5

   Simmer for 5 more minutes and adjust salt before serving hot.