Rutabaga Masala

- Submitted by Dahlia

(Indian Style Rutabaga Side, Rutabaga Sabzi)

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Rutabagas are similar to turnip with a mild sweet flavor. It tastes almost like potatoes when cooked. The same recipe can be used to make turnip masla, potato masala too.

Recipe For Rutabaga Masala

Ingredients

• Rutabaga/Turnip - 1 (chopped into small cubes)
• Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes - 2-3 (finely chopped or pureed)
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Coconut - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Dry red chillies - 6
• Coriander seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Whole garam masala - (1 cinnamon, 3-4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 2-3 cardoon)
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Salt - to taste

Method

1. Fry the cubed rutabaga/turnip with 1 tbsp of oil until it browns nicely and keep aside.

   

2. Dry roast the coconut, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chillies, coriander seeds and grind them.
3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan, spatter some mustard seeds, whole garam masala and curry leaves.
4. Saute the onions till they are nicely browned.
5. Next add the ginger garlic paste followed by the tomatoes. Cover and cook till the tomatoes are nice and soft.
6. Next add the ground masala along with some turmeric and salt. Add the browned rutabaga/turnip with little water as needed.
7. Cover and cook for 7- 10 minutes until a nice masala is ready.
8. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with any roti or rice.

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