Baimbale Curry

Monsoon bamboo shoot curry — fresh bamboo shoots (baimbale) harvested from the forests of Coorg during the monsoon, sliced, boiled to remove bitterness, and cooked in a coconut-based gravy with kachampuli, dried red chilli, and mustard seeds. The bamboo shoots have a tender crunch and earthy flavour that absorbs the curry beautifully. A seasonal preparation unique to Coorg and the Western Ghats.