Bamboo shoot, locally known as Tama, is one of the most popular food items in Nepal. It could not only be cooked as vegetable but one could also make pickle out of it. It is a seasonal food which could also be bottled as use throughout the year. There are fewer Nepalese who would not love the taste of Tama. During the season, the markets are adorned with the sellers bringing baskets of Tamas for selling. The raw Tama is white in color and is quite like bamboo. It is kept in water to maintain its freshness.