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Shalgam ki Subzi/Turnip Curry

Turnip Curry/Shalgam Ki Subzi

Swati
Learn how to make Turnip Curry in Indian spices | Vegan and Gluten-free recipe for Turnip Curry
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian, Indian North Indian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Open Pan/Kadhai
  • Knife
  • Ladle
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Turnips(Medium Sized)
  • 1 Onion(Medium)
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Ginger(small piece)
  • 1-2 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1-2 tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1-2 tsp Any Raw Sugar(Jaggery) or your regular sugar
  • 2 tbsp Any plant based Oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash nicely turnips, tomatoes.
  • Cube turnips and very finely chop onions. Puree Tomatoes.
  • Make ginger garlic and green chilli paste. You can also use store-bought ginger garlic paste.
  • In a heavy bottomed pan/kadhai, heat oil.
  • Add cumin seeds, when it crackles add ginger garlic paste.
  • Sauté till the raw smell of garlic goes away and it starts to turn golden brown.
  • Now add finely chopped onions and sauté till onions start turning pink.
  • Add tomato puree, cook till the masala starts to get thick.
  • Add dry spices( coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala) and mix well. Sauté for few seconds.
  • Now add turnip cubes, salt and mix lightly to coat all cubes in masala.
  • Add about ½ Cup water. Adjust the consistency of gravy accordingly as per your preference.
  • Cover and cook till turnip cubes turn soft, not mushy.
  • Serve hot with bread of your choice or steamed rice.

To make with Bhuna Masala

  • After adding cumin seeds, add 2 tbsp of masala and sauté for a while. Add spices and then turnip pieces with salt and water. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook till turnips cubes become soft.

Instant Pot Method to make Turnip Curry

  • Switch on the Sauté Mode On.
  • When display shows HOT, add oil and cumin seeds.
  • Make Masala as per given in the steps above or add bhuna masala, after adding oil.
  • Proceed with adding spices, turnip cubes, salt and water. Mix well.
  • Cancel Sauté Mode. Switch on the PRESSURE COOK Mode on.
  • Set the time for 5 mins., then cook.
  • Once done, wait for 2-3 mins then do QPR(Quick Pressure Release).

Notes

Substitute green chilies for red Chilli power. Use chilies as per your heat tolerance.
Keyword Shalgam ki Subzi, Turnip Curry
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