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Meat-free Monday: Turnip Curry (Kashmiri Turnip Tscchuta Gogji)

This curry is marked by a gentle tang and a hint of sweetness, achieved through a mix of spices that blend with the turnip's natural flavours.

Kashmiri cuisine, renowned for its aromatic spices and deep tastes, features various culinary creations. Within this rich culinary tradition, the Turnip Curry, or Tscchuta Gogji, stands out by transforming the simple turnip into an engaging curry dish. Recipe compliments of Instant Pot.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium turnips, 4 1/2 cups chopped
  • 3 tbsp oil of choice
  • 1/4 tsp ground asafoetida (heeng)
  • 2 whole dried red chili peppers
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger (sonth)
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp kashmiri tikki masala spices

 

Method

  1. Rinse and peel the turnip. Cut the top and bottom edges and discard. Cut the turnip into cubes, thin cubes roughly 2 to 3 inches long and 1 to 2 inch thick.
  2. Select Sauté on the instant pot and adjust to normal. Add oil to the pot. When the oil is hot add in asafoetida and whole dried chili peppers.
  3. Add in the chopped turnips and let them sauté for 2 Minutes. Add in salt and ground ginger and stir. Furthermore, add water, stir well.
  4. Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve, and select manual and cook at high pressure for 8 Minutes. When cooking is complete, use quick pressure release to depressurise.
  5. Open the lid and top off with Kashmiri tikki masala. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with white rice.

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