Shaljam Chicken (Turnip & Chicken Curry)

Ingredients

• 1¾ cup oil
• 7 onions · finely chopped
• 3½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1¾ kg chicken
• 7 tomatoes · blended
• 1¾ kg shaljam (turnip) · peeled and cut into cubes
• 10½ cups water

Spices

• 1¾ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 3½ tsp red chilli powder
• 3½ tsp crushed red chillies
• 1¾ tbsp coriander powder

For Garnish

• Kasuri methi
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Green chillies
• Garam masala

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions until golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add chicken and fry for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Add blended tomatoes and cook until oil separates.
5. Add all spices and mix well.
6. Add cubed shaljam and mix properly.
7. Pour in 3 cups of water, cover with a lid, and cook on low flame for 15 minutes or until tender.
8. Garnish with kasuri methi, fresh coriander, green chillies, and a pinch of garam masala.
9. Serve hot.