Masala

Name: Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 1 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1 purple topped turnip (medium sized); 1 Tbsp fresh ginger; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 6 oz tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 tsp baking soda

Natasha

5 years ago

Masala

Course Ingredient

Diet Anti-candida, Dairy Free, Eggless, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Low FODMAP, Nut Free, Paleo, Rice Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cook Method Stove Top

Prep and Cook Time 45 Minutes Total, Quick Cook, Quick Prep

Servings 1 3/4 cup

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 purple topped turnip medium sized
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
6 oz tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Peel the turnip and ginger. Run the turnip and ginger through a food processor to make a chunky puree.
Place the turnip puree, oil, salt, turmeric, garam masala, and cumin in a medium-sized pot. Cook on medium low for 25 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes.
Stir tomato paste and water into the turnip mixture. Cook with a lid on the pot for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
Add the baking soda, and stir.

Recipe Notes

Notes:

Masala is traditionally made with onions. The baking soda is optional. It helps to reduce the acidity of dishes made with masala. Extra masala can be stored in the freezer.