A quick dry veggie side today. The spice mix used for this turnip preparation is called Panch Phoran. is a spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Mithila, Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine. The name literally means “five spices”.
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The spices typically used are fenugreek seed, Nigella seed, cumin seed, radhuni and fennel seed in equal parts. Celery seed sometimes is used in place of radhuni. I usually substitute mustard seeds for radhuni. Usually this spice is mix has whole spices and is used as is, sometimes I coarsely grind the mix for a more mixed up flavor. This spice mix is fantastic both ways. If you are not a fan of the heat in garam masala or the bland in the yellow curry powder, give this mix a try in dry veggie subzis.
You can find the mix in an Indian store or make your own with the whole spices in equal quantities.
To make your own paanch phoran, mix 1 tsp each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds and fenigreek seeds and use.
This spice blend can be used to make any dry vegetable side dish. Try it with cauliflower, belleppers and potatoes, just potatoes, or any not too sweet chunky vegetable. The nigella seeds have a distinctive onion-garlic-pickle kind of taste, so its not necessary to add garlic or other strong flavors. Fenugreek gives the bitter and fennel and cumin the fresh taste.
Panch Phoran Shalgam(Turnip with indian 5 spice mix). Vegan glutenfree.
The spice mix used for this turnip preparation is called Panch Phoran. is a spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Mithila, Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine. The name literally means "five spices".
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
Panch phoran
- Mix equal quantities of Fennel, Fenugreek, brown mustard, Nigella and Cumin seeds.
Turnip
- 1 teaspoon organic canola
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) turmeric powder
- 1 cup (130 g) Turnip peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
- chili flakes or black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pan, add oil and heat at medium.
- When the oil is hot, add 1-2 teaspoons of coarsely ground Paanch phoran. Start with 1 teaspoon, you can add more later to taste. The spices have quite a strong individual taste.
- Mix for a half a minute till the spices start to give out an aroma.
- Add onion and mix well.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add turmeric powder and mix.
- Add Turnip, salt and chili flakes or black pepper to taste.
- Mix well, cook covered on low heat for 10-12 minute, or until tender(depends on the size of the cubes) Stir occasionally in between. Also, taste test when just about done and adjust salt and spice mix.
- Serve hot as a side.
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Panch Phoran Shalgam(Turnip with indian 5 spice mix). Vegan glutenfree.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 385mg17%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 31.2mg38%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Anshu Pathak
The dish turned out to be delicious, I garnished it with coriander leaves and added lime juice to add a little punch.Thank you
Tracy @ Daily Deal Blog
The combination of ingredients is simply perfect! I’m hungry now!
Fabulicious Food
Thank you so much for linking up your delicious recipes to Simple and in Season, I’ve indlued your entries in a round up today x
Amee
wonderful recipe full of amazing flavor! I love turnips!! Thanks for sharing!
Hannah
Oh my gosh, I ADORE panch phoran! I have a little packet of it from my local Indian grocery store; must try this!
Richa
Thanks Priya and Deeps.
Thanks Siri. The fund drive is amazing idea for an amazing cause. keep up the great work!
Richa
Thank you Torview and Amy!
Thanks Terra.
thanks Ma. great to see you on the blog!:))
Deeps @ Naughty Curry
never liked turnips but looking at ur scrumptious pics im craving it now 🙂
Siri
I like the addition of Panch Poran to Turnips. 🙂
..and thanks a lot for sharing information about the Ashram Fund Drive. I linked it to the main post as well.
Cheers,
Siri
Priya Sreeram
looks yum & way to go Siri and Gang !
Aarthi
YUMMY YUMMY
Aarthi
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tripti
good idea of giving the bland turnips a mouth watering flavour.
Terra
I love turnips, what a beautiful idea to make them with Indian spices:-) Thank you for sharing about Siri 🙂 Hugs, Terra
Amy
Turnips have to be prepared very cleaverly for me to enjoy them, but I think yours would do the trick! These sound delicious :)!
Torviewtoronto
beautiful flavours looks wonderful