| 1/2 | ts | Black mustard seeds |
| 4 | tb | Ghee (Indian clarified butter available in Indian groceries) |
| 2 | | Onions, finely chopped |
| 8 | | Garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 | tb | Finely chopped ginger root |
| 3 | | Green chiles, chopped |
| 3 | | Parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2x2-inch sticks, 1/4-inch thick |
| 3 | | Carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2x2-inch sticks, 1/4-inch thick |
| 3 | | Turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2x2-inch sticks, 1/4-inch thick |
| 1/2 | | Rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2x2-inch sticks, 1/4-inch thick |
| 1 | tb | Coriander |
| 1 | tb | Garam masala (spice mixture in Indian groceries or make your own) |
| 1/2 | tb | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 | tb | Turmeric |
| 1/2 | tb | Cardamom |
| 1/2 | ts | Chili powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Fenugreek |
| 1 | c | Chicken stock |
| 1 | c | Canned crushed tomatoes |
| | Salt |
| | Cilantro leaves, for garnish |
