Fried Turnip Patties

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 15

Fried Turnip Patties for a healthy and delicious snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

20g

Fried Turnip Patties are a savory treat that originated in Southeast Asia and have since become popular around the world. This delicious and nutritious snack is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or appetizer. The recipe calls for boiling and mashing turnips with onion and spices and then shallow frying the resulting mixture into small patties that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These patties are perfect for vegetarians and vegans and are a great way to incorporate turnips into your diet.

Instructions

1.	Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add onions, sauté until they become translucent.
2.	Add quartered turnips in the pan, mix it with the onions, and pour water to fully cover turnip for boiling.
3.	Add salt, red chili powder, and garam masala, and stir well. Boil the turnip and onion mixture until the turnips are soft.
4.	Once the turnips are cooked, let them cool and then mash them with a fork or a potato masher.
5.	Heat 1/4 cup oil in a pan, create small patties using your hands, and shallow fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.

PROS

Fried Turnip Patties make for a filling and delicious snack that is perfect for parties or as a side dish.

Turnips are low in calories and high in nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

CONS

This recipe calls for shallow frying, which makes it high in calories and fat.

People with thyroid problems should avoid consuming turnips as they contain goitrogens, which could interfere with thyroid function.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turnips are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them beneficial for gut health and weight management.
They are also an excellent source of vitamin C, which supports immune function and helps protect against colds and flu.
Additionally, turnips are rich in potassium, which has been linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.

	1/4 cup finely sliced onions or 1/8 cup dehydrated onion
	1 tablespoon oil
	2 1/2 lbs turnips , quartered
	water , to cover Turnips for boiling
	salt
	1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
	1/4 teaspoon garam masala
	1/4 cup oil , for shallow frying