Turnip Curry

Photo: flickr user stu_spivack

Ingredients

5 tablespoons Oil

1 pch Fennel seeds

2 pounds Turnip, sliced into 1" strip

2 teaspoons Salt

teaspoon Turmeric

teaspoon Cumin, ground

1 cup Water

teaspoon Red chile, crushed

tablespoon Cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add fennel seeds & turnip strips. Fry, stirring, for 2 to 4 minutes over medium heat. Add salt, turmeric & cumin & mix well. Cover & cook gently over low heat for 10 minutes, the turnip should be soft. Uncover & drain off any excess oil. Add water, stirring & cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat & sprinkle in the crushed chiles & cilantro. Serve with rice &

Pranati Sen Gupta, "The Art of Indian Cuisine"