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Turnip Curry

Turnip Curry (Shalgam Recipe)

by Nabeela Kauser
This is a must-try turnip curry recipe if you've never had one before! Turnip curry is a flavour-packed dish made with fresh turnip cubes and aromatic herbs and spices that is sure to please your guests.
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Turnip Shalgam
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 1 Onions
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 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 facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 801mgPotassium: 696mgFibre: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 729IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cooking, Curry, Food, Recipe, Shalgam, Turnip, Vegan, Vegetarian
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