Spiced Turnips (Shalgam Masala)

Turnips are simmered in a spicy tomato-based sauce with Indian spices then coarsely mashed in this easy vegetarian and vegan side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 36 mins
• Total Time: 56 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 small green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups peeled and cubed turnips
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.66666668653488 cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and chile peppers; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir tomatoes, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt into the saucepan; mix well. Add turnips and hot water; stir well. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until turnips are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add brown sugar and coarsely mash the turnips.