Turnip Curry

Turnip curry is incredibly delicious and bursting with flavors, fresh turnip cubes cooked with aromatic herbs and spices, a sure hit when you serve it.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: turnip curry

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 82kcal

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

3 medium turnips washed and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 medium red bell pepper chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
2 sprigs thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water plus 1 vegetable bouillon
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and allspice. Cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about one minute.
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and thyme and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes.
Stir in cubed turnip and stir to coat. Add vegetable broth, andScotch bonnet pepper, cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook turnip until tender, about 20-25 minutes, or until there is a thick sauce. Add salt to taste.

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