Moroccan cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Tajine Khodra Chtwia

A winter stew of turnip, white cabbage, carrots and potatoes in a fragrant saffron broth.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 1 turnip
• 300 g white cabbage
• 4 carrots
• 500 g waxy potatoes
• 2 onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Peel the turnip and potatoes and cut into 3 cm chunks, slice the carrots into thick rounds and the white cabbage into wide strips.
2. Cut the onions into half-rings, chop the garlic, and sauté both in olive oil in a large stew pot over medium heat for 6 min. until translucent.
3. Stir in the saffron, turmeric and cumin and toast for 1 min. until the pot smells fragrant.
4. Add the turnip and carrots, pour in 500 ml water, season with salt and pepper and braise covered over low heat for 25 min.
5. Add the potatoes and cabbage and cook covered for another 25–30 min. until everything is tender and the broth has reduced by about half.
6. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve hot in deep bowls with bread or couscous.