Ash-e shalqam (آش شلغم)

Instructions

1. Peel the turnips and cut them into small cubes.
2. Thinly slice the onion and cook it in the olive oil for 6 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin and tomato purée, then fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the turnips, the rinsed lentils and the water, then bring to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes, until the turnips are melting and the lentils are tender.
6. Chop the parsley and add it at the end of cooking along with the vinegar.
7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve piping hot.