5 from 48 votes
Turnip Curry (Shalgam Recipe)
Turnip Curry, or Shalgam Recipe, transforms peeled and chopped turnips into a spiced, tender curry enriched by sautéed onions, tomatoes, and a mixture of ground spices. The curry develops depth by cooking until oil separates and mashing the turnips to achieve the desired texture. Fresh coriander finishes the dish, which complements flatbreads like naan or chapatti.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
206 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
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!
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Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for general guidance and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% 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.