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Friday, October 3, 2025

Turnip and Potato Curry (Aloo Shalgam) - Untested


2 turnips, peeled and cubed
1 potato, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsps. mild vegetable oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch asafetida (hing) powder
1 tomato chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger 
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Sabzi Masala
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste (sugar?)
2 tbsp green peas
Garam Masala as garnish
Coriander leaves

  1. Boil turnip and potato in salted water until cooked through, 10-15 mintues.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the turnip and potato lightly (?lightly browned?). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. In the same oil, add the cumin seeds until they start to sizzle and brown. Quickly add the asafetida and the chopped tomato. Sauté till tomato is soft.
  4. Add ginger paste, tomato puree, turmeric, red chilli powder, sabzi masala, cumin and coriander powder.
  5. Add salt and sugar to taste.
  6. Add green peas and fry on low to medium heat. 
  7. Add the turnip and potato and fry for a minute.
  8. Add the vegetable stock and 1/4 cup water or as needed. Boil till the broth is mostly evaporated.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala and toss to mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot as a side with dal and rice or with roti or paratha.

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