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Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry

Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry brings tender turnips and potato together in a lush, spiced korma-style sauce made from toasted coconut, cashews, and fresh herbs. Warm notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and fennel mingle with chiles, garlic, and ginger for a balanced heat and gentle sweetness. Serve it with steamed rice or rotis for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

57 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
59 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
25 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
94 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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61
Heart Health
45
Metabolic
55
Digestive
31
Inflammatory
28
Performance
56
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Place the turnips, potato, and diced tomato in a large saucepan. Add 1 cup water and the turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red chiles and green chiles, 1/2-inch cinnamon stick, pearl onions, coconut, coriander, cashews, cardamom pods, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant and the coconut begins to toast, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a spice grinder. Add the cilantro, mint, and 1 teaspoon water; grind to a smooth paste, adding more water as needed.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds and the 1-inch cinnamon stick; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and curry leaves; cook and stir until the garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 2 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Pour the cooked vegetables and spice paste into the garlic-ginger mixture and bring to a boil. Add more water if the curry is too thick. Stir in the green peas and salt, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes more.

About This Recipe

Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Cashews, Cinnamon Sticks, and Coriander Seed. Each serving provides about 494.63 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry?
It is an Indian curry recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry made of?
The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Cashews, Cinnamon Sticks, Coriander Seed, Dried Chile Peppers. The full list of 22 is above.
What goes well with Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry?
Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry?
About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 494.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 22 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry healthy?
Vegan Japanese Turnip Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 494.63 calories and 6.88 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 278.45 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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