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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...

shalgam chana dal Not fond of shalgam recipes or looking for more turnip recipes to tinker the taste buds of your loved ones? I know this may taste like a bland vegetable, but I love shalgam in every form - as salad, as chutney, as bharta, and as curry. I have even tried shalgam recipe as a snack. Now I am sharing a new turnip recipe in the form of a finger-licking good dal curry. A few days back a Bengali neighbor introduced me to this sumptuous chana dal shalgam recipe. I wanted to give it a try. Since hubby does not like turnip (shalgam), I found this recipe useful as I could include this healthy vegetable in our meals. When I tried it, hubby approved the recipe. Could I ask for more? If you have fussy eaters at home, who detest the very taste of turnip, then there is a way to bring  them to the dining table! Perhaps, you need just 2 key ingredients - chana dal (chickpea lentils/bengal gram) and turnips. Surprised? Well, make this healthylicious chana...