Friday, February 18, 2011

Shaljam Chicken Curry ( Turnips With Chicken )


Shaljam Chicken Curry ( Turnips With Chicken )
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* Prep. Time : 15 minutes
* Cook Time : 35 - 40 minutes
* Serves : 4

Ingredients :
  • 250 gm. chicken
  • 500g turnips ( shaljam )
  • 1 medium onion, peeled & sliced
  • 125 gm. tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ginger & garlic paste
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. red chillies powder
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 tsp. gram masala powder
  • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, finely chopped 

    Method :
    • Peel the turnips and cut them into thin slices.
    • Combine all ingredients ( except last 3 ingredients ) in a heavy based pot.
    • Cook for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the turnips have become very soft & mushy.
    • Mash the cooked turnips with the back of a ladle whilst stirring on medium high heat so that it is slightly mashed and curry leaves the oil.
    • Sprinkle garam masala, green chillies & coriander leaves.
    • Serve hot with Chapati / Naan / Paratha / plain boiled rice.
      Thank you for stopping by! Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!
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      18 comments :

      1. Treat and TrickFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

        Adding turnip to chicken is new to me but it looks delicious...

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      2. MadhuFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM

        Thanks for stopping at my scape Ambreen. You have some really good recipes I would like to try out. Following you now.

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      3. Hamaree RasoiFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

        Chicken looks yummy and delicious. Very colorful as well.

        Deepa
        Hamaree Rasoi

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      4. ShanaviFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

        sounds delicious !!! must have been taste great !!!

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      5. Priya SureshFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:34 PM

        Woww very new dish for me,never tried adding turnips with chicken,thanks for sharing this curry..

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      6. divyaFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:19 AM

        The curry looks fantastic. Superb!!! :)

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      7. Reshmi MaheshFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:59 AM

        Looks delicious....

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      8. TorviewtorontoFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:30 AM

        healthy and delicious combination
        lovely chicken curry

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      9. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)February 19, 2011 at 2:56 PM

        Thank you everyone for your sweet words :)

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      10. KannanFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:57 PM

        Your blog is so nice.

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      11. cook from dohaFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:52 PM

        yummy looking chicken recipe........

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      12. SunandaFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM

        Thnx! Ambreen for dropping by.. Turnip and chicken looks and unusual combination.. Will try this out..

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      13. PlatefulFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

        Hey Ambreen, I love Pakistani food! I have some lovely friends from Pakistan too :) This chicken curry looks yummy! I'm gonna follow your blog :)

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      14. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)February 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

        Thanks Kanan for your nice words about my blog.

        Thank you Cook from Doha for liking it :)

        Thanks Sunanda for your lovely comment and hope you will try it someday!

        Thank you Plateful for stopping by and for your nice words. Glad to know that you like Pakistani food. Welcome and keep visiting :)

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      15. schmetterlingwordsFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:49 AM

        Hello Ambreen, thanks for stopping by my space. This chicken with Turnip is new to me, but looks delicious... Am yet to explore your space for all those lovely Pakistani recipes. :-)

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      16. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)February 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

        Thanks for the visit and for your nice words. Hope you enjoy these Pakistani recipes :)

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      17. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM

        I made this recipe tonight and it was quite good! First time in my life that I ever ate turnips:)

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        1. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)November 3, 2013 at 2:43 PM

          Thank you for trying it out, glad to hear that you liked it :)

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