Ingredients

  • 500 g turnips
  • 100 g long grain rice or 100 g basmati rice
  • 200 g ground lamb or 200 g ground beef
  • 2 large onions
  • 50 g split peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 100 g of fresh mint
  • cooking oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method

  • Mix ground meat with grated onions, salt and black pepper.
  • Shape into small balls, and fry in oil until colour changes.
  • Add 4-5 glasses of hot water and split peas and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Wash turnip and rice.
  • Peel turnip and cut into a few pieces.
  • Add both to aash.
  • Also add turmeric, salt and black pepper.
  • Mix well and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If using fresh mint, wash and chop finely.
  • Fry mint in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and pour over aash when serving.