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Dum Shalgam is a traditional Punjabi dish where turnips are slow-cooked in a flavorful gravy until they become tender and melt-in-your-mouth. This dish is a perfect blend of spices and vegetables, making it a hearty and comforting meal. Dum aloo to khaya hai but have you tried dum shalgam? Try my nani's easy turnip recipe and enjoy with makki di roti **Ingredients:** * Turnips, peeled and cut into cubes * Onion, chopped * Ginger-garlic paste * Green chilies, chopped Tomato (de-skinned) * Turmeric powder * kashmiri Red chili powder * Salt * Ghee  Jaggery (since turnip is known to be slightly bitter, sweetener is added to balance the flavor) * Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish **Instructions:** `1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a pot, combine the turnip cubes, onion, ginger-garlic , green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and ghee 2. **Seal and Cook:** Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place on a hot skillet...cook on low heat for 40-60 minutes. This "du...

A Nourishing Tradition Langar wali dal, a staple in Sikh gurudwaras, is a simple yet incredibly satisfying dish. This hearty lentil stew is not just delicious but also packed with protein, making it a perfect meal for vegetarians. **Ingredients:** * 1 cup whole green mung beans, soaked overnight * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 medium tomato, chopped * 2-3 green chilies, slit * 1 inch piece ginger, grated * 2-3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon cumin seeds * 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida * 1 teaspoon turmeric powder * Red chili powder to taste * Salt to taste * Ghee or oil for cooking **Instructions:** 1. **Prep the Ingredients:** Drain the soaked mung beans. 2. Put all ingredients in a pressure cooker.  3. **Pressure Cook:** Add enough water to cover the lentils. Pressure cook for 40-50 minutes on low flame or until the lentils are soft. 4. **Mash and Adjust:** Once the pressure is released, mash the lentils partially. Add more water if needed to adjust the consistency. 5. **Serve Hot:** ...

 There is no Punjabi recipe more popular than the yummiest combination of sarson ka saag and makki ki roti. If you are looking for an authentic sarson ka saag recipe in English, then here's presenting mom made makki ki roti and saron da saag. Easy, though time-consuming, sarson ka saag pleases one and all in Punjab. Punjabi villages are the stakeholders of this authentic recipe as they grow their own mustard and spinach greens and then let the saag simmer on low heat in mud chullahas until it changes color and turns gooey and paste-like. The aroma of sarson ka saag is quite different from all other saag/greens. Punjabis are crazy for their winter special recipe of sarson ka saag and makki ki roti. I do not know what makes this combo the favorite for Punjabis, but it is a must-try for those who are unsure of the authentic taste of Punjab. Sarson da saag and makki di roti is a quintessential Punjabi meal combo. You cannot think of Punjabi food without this amazingly delicio...

Let's start making gur ki roti, which is also a travel-friendly snack. To make mithi roti ki recipe, you need to heat 1/4 cup milk, stir in 1/4 cup of jaggery, 1 tbsp of ghee, and 1 tsp of fennel seeds or saunf. Let jaggery dissolve. Meanwhile, let's sift 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour or semolina. Yes, we will make sweet roti with jaggery and ghee. I love to carry this meethi roti or sindhi koki roti on holidays. Because I need something with my hot cuppa. I don't buy biscuits so this sweet paratha makes the best accompaniment with my cup of tea.  Gur ki roti benefits are apletnty. It satiates your sweet cravings, gives you a dose of nutrients and is quite filling. Sweet wheat flour roti stays good for at least 3 days, if not longer, at room temperature and is best enjoyed with aam ka achaar and a hot cuppa. In place of whole wheat, you may take semolina. I make meethi chapati with whole wheat and sometimes with semolina. Since I wanted to try out baked shakarpara with semol...