Turnip with Coconut

Turnip with Coconut

Total Time
1h 19m
24m prep · 55m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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My Indian mother-in-law makes this yummy side with turnips, but I actually like it best with celeriac. It could probably be adapted to any root-type vegetable. Hing (asafoetida powder) does not add to the flavor; it is actually to aid in digestion, so it is somewhat optional.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoons mustard seed
  • 0.25 teaspoons asafoetida powder
  • 2 turnips , quartered and sliced thinly
  • 4 freshs turnip leaves , chopped
  • ½ onion , minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat; cook the mustard seeds in the hot oil until the seeds no longer are crackling. Stir the asafoetida powder into the mustard seeds; add the turnips, turnip leaves, and onion to the skillet. Season the mixture with the paprika, turmeric, and salt. Pour the water over the mixture, place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the turnip is cooked yet remains crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes. Return heat to high to cook off any excess water. Mix the coconut into the mixture just before serving.

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