TURNIP - शलजम

Turnip is violet-white coloured vegetable shaped exactly like onion (spherical). It belongs to family Brassicaceae. Botanical name for Turnip is Brassica rapa and known as shalgam in Hindi. It is produced underground and is considered as root. Taste is pretty much like potato or sometimes bitter but is a healthy vegetable. 

Nutritional Benefits:

• Rich in Vitamin A and C

• Vitamin B2, B3, B9, E and Vit. K are also present.

• Minerals

• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc

• High Carbohydrate
• Dietary Fiber
• Low Protein and Fat

Turnip is essential vegetable for pregnant ladies. It maintains immunity of the body and fights as against infection and ailments. Turnip prevents body from cancer plus serves as anti-inflammatory.

• Salad
• Cooked with green-leafy vegetables
• Boiled
• Roasted in oven