GRATED TURNIPS WITH TURMERIC

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Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 piece peeled fresh ginger (1 1/2-inch), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, minced with seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound , baby turnips, , trimmed and grated
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon , hot red pepper flake, , or to taste
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook the ginger, stirring, until golden, 1 minute. Add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the green chili peppers and onion and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.2. Add the turnips, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt, and cook, stirring, about 4 minutes. Then add the sugar, cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the cilantro and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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