North East India is home to a gastronomical culinary experience. Tourists who have visited the Northeastern states of our country, know about the tempting authentic delicacies served there. There are so many unique recipes to try. From the usage of bamboo shoots to pork dishes to flavourful spices, your tastebuds are about to enjoy a gala treat while gorging on Northeastern food items. You must have noticed many places serving dishes cooked inside bamboo shoots like the famous bamboo biryani. Bamboo shoots are a predominant ingredient used in cooking in states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Recently, Kiren Rijiju shared a video about these bamboo shoots on social media and he added a special message for all of us.
Kiren Rijiju Uploaded A Clip Of Peeling Healthy Bamboo Shoots Sent From Arunachal Pradesh
The Minister of Earth Sciences took to his official Twitter account to share a small clip of fresh and healthy bamboo shots. These shoots have been sent to him from Arunachal Pradesh. He is seen preparing the shoots for his uses.
Fresh Bamboo shoots sent all the way from Arunachal Pradesh. Very healthy and precious so I am preparing myself.
All the visitors who come to Arunachal Pradesh may please try some Bamboo shoot dishes. pic.twitter.com/UySCqHoE2y— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 11, 2023
In the caption of the tweet, the Minister asked all the tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh to try dishes prepared using bamboo shoots. There are so many popular dishes authentic to this Northeastern state that is cooked in bamboo shoots. The taste of these delicacies is just unmatchable.
Many Twitter users have shared their love for these dishes under the tweet by Kiren Rijiju. Not only in the Northeastern states but bamboo shoots are also famous in Tamil Nadu.
We are fan of it
— VedaTalk वेद टक (@TalkVeda) May 11, 2023
Love the Chutney
YUMLICIOUS— Colonel Rohit Dev (RDX) 🇮🇳 (@RDXThinksThat) May 11, 2023
Sir we get these from Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu too. Very tasty ones.
— Kishore Chandran🇮🇳 (@tweetKishorec) May 11, 2023
Have tried bamboo shoot pickles & are so delicious!
— Tajinder Singh Sran (@TajinderSTS) May 11, 2023
I am crazy for bamboo shoot pickles and sometimes end up eating inedible stuff too in desperation. Please tell me the best place/brand to buy 🙏
— Wanderer (@Lotus2051) May 11, 2023
I love bamboo roasted chicken.
— Kumar Abhishek (@insomniac_abhi) May 11, 2023
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What Are The Healthy Advantages Of Including Bamboo Shoot Dishes In Your Diet:
- Loaded with vitamins, bamboo shoots are a great source to add lots of nutrients to your diet.
- These work great in reducing the level of bad LDL cholesterol in your body.
- If you are on a journey to lose weight, these are super beneficial. Rich in fibre, bamboo shoots contain fewer calories and it is perfect to fill your stomach too.
- As the fibre content is high, your gut health will also be improved.
Have you tried any bamboo shoot dishes before? If yes, how were your experiences?
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First Published: May 19, 2023 11:58 AM