Shalgam ka Bharta (Mashed and Spicy Turnip)

shalgam ka bharta

This recipe of shalgam ka bharta or sabzi was told by a friend of mine who is also a neighbor. She is a good cook and told me many recipes which I will be sharing with you. My husband adores shalgam ka bharta and so do I.

Recipe of shalgam ka bharta/ bhurta

3-4 shalgam (turnip)

1 medium onion- chopped

2 tomatoes- chopped

3-4 cloves garlic- chopped

1 inch piece ginger- chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp oil

shalgam (turnip)

cubed shalgam

1. Wash and peel shalgam. Chop them into thick cubes.

2. Place shalgam in a pressure cooker along with 1/2 cup of water. Cook to 2 whistles.

3. Strain and discard the liquid. Mash shalgam roughly.

4. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they change color, add hing.

5. Add onion and sauté till light brown. Add ginger and garlic. Fry for 1 minute.

6. Add tomatoes and salt and all the spices. Cook till tomatoes become soft and pulpy.

7. Add shalgam and mix well. Cook covered on a low heat for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve hot shalgam ka bharta with rotis.