Shalgam-er Torkari

(Curried Turnips)

 

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Serving Size: 4 persons

Ingredients:

Shalgam/Turnip - 1 medium, cut into squares (approx. 2 cm)

Potatoes - 1 medium, cut similar to the turnip

Onion - 1 small, paste

Ginger - 1 tsp, grated/paste

Garlic - 1 tsp, paste

Tomato - 1 medium, sliced

Green Chillies - 2 whole, slit

Turmeric powder - 1/4  tsp

Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Jeera/Cumin powder - 1/2  tsp

Dhaniya/Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 tsp

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Ghee - 1 tsp

Salt - To taste

White Oil - 4 tbsp

 

 

Preparation:

  1. Immerse turnip pieces in boiling water and boil for 2 min. Remove and drain water.

  2. Make a Masala Paste = Turmeric + Red Chilli + Jeera + Dhaniya powders mixed well in 2-3 tbsp water.

 

Cooking procedure:

  1. Heat oil in kadai. Fry potatoes and keep aside.

  2. To the remaining oil, add onion + ginger + garlic paste. Fry on medium heat for 4-5 minutes  or till oil separates

  3. Add masala paste (as prepared above) and tomato. Mix and fry for 3-4 minutes or until oil leaves the side.

  4. Add fried potatoes, turnip pieces, and salt. Mix with the masala and add 1 cup warm water. Cover and simmer on low heat till potatoes are completely done and the gravy is thick. You may adjust your desired gravy consistency but a thick consistency is recommended.

  5. Add sugar and ghee a minute before removing from heat.

  6. Sprinkle garam masala powder just before serving.

 

Serving Suggestions:

Eaten with white rice or roti.