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Chithiyal Gogdu / Turnip Mash

Chithiyal Gogru / Turnip Mash is the main dish, made with onions, tomatoes, and turnips, in a Sindhi style. Fresh tender green garlic elevates the taste of this winter veggie.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 gms turnips
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 green chilly
  • 1 piece ginger crushed
  • 5-6 tbsp cloves garlic / 2fresh green garlic
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the turnips into cubes.
  • Boil them in a pan, for 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain and keep aside.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
  • Add finely chopped onions and sauté till light pink.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for a few seconds and add the drained turnips.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder.
  • Sauté well till the turnips shrink a little.
  • Add tomato purée, and sauté again till the moisture dries up.
  • Add red chili powder and coriander powder and mix well.
  • Now add little water, and close the pressure cooker.
  • Simmer the gas for 5-7 minutes after two whistles.
  • Open the cooker once the pressure is released.
  • Check the turnips, they should be done.
  • Mash the cooked turnips.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and coriander leaves.

Notes

Chithiyal Gogru / Turnip Mash