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A Classic Dum Shalgam Recipe From Nani's Cookbook

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 Alloo Bharta (Turnip Recipe: Stir Fry)

Shalgam bharta ? Yes, you have heard it right! After alloo bharta, shalgam or turnip bharta would become a welcome addition to your dining table. cooking with turnips: bharta Shalgam or turnips aren't too welcome at my place, especially as a vegetable, though I love to munch on them in the form of salad. I decided to experiment with this vegetable loaded with vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and calcium, In fact, its slight bitter taste is attributed to its high calcium content. It is a proud member of the cruciferous vegetable family. According to WHFoods, "The glucosinolates in turnip greens are phytonutrients that can be converted into isothiocyanates (ITCs) with cancer-preventing properties. All cruciferous vegetables have long been known to contain glucosinolates, but it has taken recent research to show us exactly how valuable turnip greens are in this regard." To know more about turnip benefits, please check here . Though these taste bland, t...