"Kirl" means bamboo shoots in Konkani.
The main nutrients in bamboo shoots are protein, amino acid, fat, sugar and inorganic salt. They are rich in protein, The bamboo protein produces eight essential and two semi-essential amino acids. The total sugar content is lower than that in other vegetables. The water content is 90% or more.
Bamboo shoots are mainly used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. However, in coastal Karnataka, we have many delicacies made out of Bamboo shoots. This is the first among them.
This dish is not the healthiest of options since it involves frying, but its definitely the yummiest in the list of Bamboo Shoot dishes.
