Turnip Curry
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.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Turnip
- 50 ml Oil
- 1 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- handful Coriander
- 50 ml Water
Instructions
- 1
Add the oil and heat it up on medium heat
- 2
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are softened
- 3
Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes
- 4
Then add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat
- 5
When the tomatoes are softened, you can add the salt, green chillies, chilli powder, turmeric, and cumin powder
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes and then add 3 tbsp water
- 7
Make sure to cook until the oil separates, this can take a few minutes
- 8
Once the oil has separated, add the peeled and chopped turnips (shalgam)
- 9
Make sure to mix the turnips properly with the spices
- 10
Cover and cook on low medium heat for approximately 30 minutes
- 11
Make sure to stir occasionally so the curry doesn't stick to the pan
- 12
Once the curry is done, mash the turnips until you have reached your desired consistency
- 13
Add the coriander and mix into the curry
- 14
Your delicious turnip curry is ready, serve with homemade naan or chapatti!