- Shalgam (turnip) - cut into 1 inch pieces (250 gms)
- Chana dal - 1 cup, washed and soaked for 1 hr
- Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1 tsp
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Green chilies - 1 , finely chopped
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, coarsely crushed in mortar and pestle
- Garlic - 2-3 cloves, crushed in mortar and pestle
- Tomatoes - 1 medium, chopped
- Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
- Red chili powder - 1/4 tsp, or to taste
- Salt - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp or to taste
- Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Ghee - 1 tbsp
- Pressure cook the shalgam (turnip) and dal with salt and turmeric for 3 whistles.
- In a wok or kadhai, add ghee. When ghee is hot, add in cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Add green chilies, crushed ginger and garlic. Cook for 15 seconds. Then add the onions. Cook it till they are light brown in color.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder. Stir it well and cover it with a lid. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the shalgam dal. Adjust the consistency by adding 1/2 cup of water. If you like thinner consistency then add 1 cup of water. Cover it and cook for 5-6 minutes on a low medium flame.
- Add in garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with phulkas, paranthas or any bread of your choice.

























