Turnip Curry (Shalgam Recipe)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Turnip Curry (Shalgam Recipe)
Description
This Turnip Curry recipe features turnips cooked in a blend of aromatic spices including turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and fresh coriander with ginger and garlic pastes. The base starts with gently cooked onions and tomatoes, which allows the spices to bloom before the turnips are introduced. Incorporating the turnips after the oil separates ensures the flavors are well developed.
Turnips soften through a slow simmer and are mashed partially or fully to create a creamy texture within the curry, providing a balance of spice and earthiness. The curry’s consistency can be adjusted by mashing the turnips to preference, making it either chunky or smooth. The handfull of fresh coriander stirred in at the end adds freshness and color.
The curry pairs well with homemade naan or chapatti, making it a hearty vegetarian option. It is suitable as a main dish or side and offers a warming, comforting profile thanks to the mild heat from spices and softness of the cooked turnips.
Ingredients
- 1 kg turnip Shalgam
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tomato
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 green chili
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Coriander Handful
- 50 ml water
Instructions
- Add the oil and heat it up on medium heat
- Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are softened
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Then add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat
- When the tomatoes are softened, you can add the salt, green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric, and cumin powder
- Cook for 2-3 minutes and then add 3 tbsp water
- Make sure to cook until the oil separates, this can take a few minutes
- Once the oil has separated, add the peeled and chopped turnips (shalgam)
- Make sure to mix the turnips properly with the spices
- Cover and cook on low medium heat for approximately 30 minutes
- Make sure to stir occasionally so the curry doesn't stick to the pan
- Once the curry is done, mash the turnips until you have reached your desired consistency
- Add the coriander and mix into the curry
- Your delicious turnip curry is ready, serve with homemade naan or chapatti!
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for general guidance and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 729IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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