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Peel and Chop Turnips
Wash the turnips thoroughly, then peel them. Chop the peeled turnips into small, uniform pieces. Smaller pieces cook faster, taking only about 10 minutes to prepare. Once chopped, wash them again thoroughly.
Tempering Spices
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow them to slightly brown without burning. Then, add asafoetida and continue to cook on a low flame until both are lightly browned.
Sautรฉ Aromatics and Turnips
Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the pan. Sautรฉ them on a low flame until they are nicely browned. Next, add the chopped turnips to the pan and mix well. Continue to sautรฉ the turnips for 2 to 3 minutes; good sautรฉing enhances the flavor of the dish.
Season and Cook Covered
Add salt to taste and mix it in with the turnips. Do not add any water, as the dish will cook in its own steam. Cover the pan and let the turnips cook for 2 to 3 minutes. After this initial cooking, add turmeric powder, dry mango powder (amchur), and Kashmiri red chili powder. Mix all the spices thoroughly with the turnips. Cover the pan again and let it cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the turnips are soft and cooked through.
Final Touches and Serving
After 5 minutes, check if the turnips are fully cooked and soft. Stir for another minute with the lid off to allow any remaining moisture to evaporate. Finally, garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves and mix well. The Jeera Shalgam is now ready to be served hot with paratha or roti.