Masala Hash Browns are an innovative and exciting way to include root vegetables like Turnips into your diet !

The video at the bottom of the page includes all the directions and ingredients and takes you through steps to make tasty, perfectly textured hash browns with a touch of Indian spices.

The Indian spices beautifully pair with Turnips while effectively bringing down the their strong flavor that some people might feel overwhelming. If you have not been a Turnips fan, this recipe might just turn you into one !

 Masala Hash Browns

 (see her video below)

The following recipe makes two 8″ rounds.

• Turnips – 2 medium(grated thick) about 1 heaping cup grated
• Potatoes – 2 medium (grated thick) about 1 heaping cup grated
• Flour (Any of Rice/All Purpose/Garbanzo)  2-3 T
• Garlic- (minced) 1 T
• Sea Salt – 1tsp (adjust to taste)
• Coriander Powder – 1-1/2 tsp.
• Cumin Powder – 3/4 tsp.
• Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste or omit)
• Scallions/Green Onions (finely chopped)  2-3 T
• Oil- 2 T
• Dipping sauce to serve

In a mixing bowl combine:

• grated turnips and potatoes
• sea salt, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder (or paprkia if you prefer)

Mix Well

• Sprinkle flour in a little at a time and lightly toss.  Add more flour as required for an even coating.
• Add Scallions or green onions and lightly mix again.

To a skillet over medium heat add

• the oil coating it evenly.  Allow the oil to heat up before adding the potatoe/turnip mixture.  You want to hear that sizzle!

• Evenly place about half of the mixture in the skillet, cover and cook for a few minutes to develop a nice golden brown.
• When they achieve that perfect golden brown, flip and repeat.

Top with grated cheese and/or chopped herbs of your choice.

Serve warm or at room temperature with ketchup or a nice dipping sauce.

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