Coconut Masala Turnips

We make this curry with chayote (chow-chow) traditionally. Since I only had turnips at home, I made this curry with turnips.

Coconut Masala Turnips

3 turnips, peeled and diced
2 tbsps peanuts
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal
1/4 tsp hing
Oil

For the masala

1/3 cup coconut scrapings
1/2 tsp jeera seeds
1/2 tsp peppercorns
1/2 tsp coriander seeds

 Boil turnip, and peanuts with turmeric powder till cooked. Grind to a paste all the ingredients for the masala. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal and hing. When urad dal turns brown, add the ground paste and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add little water if necessary. Add the boiled vegetables, and combine well with masala. Fry for a minute or so. Serve hot with rotis.
If you are making this curry with chayote, add 2 carrots.