Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a bowl, toss together the turnips, olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Lay the turnips flat on a sheet pan lined with parchment. Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, until the turnips are tender with a bite in the centers and very lightly browned on the bottoms, about 15 minutes.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the red onion and jalapeño, then cook, stirring often, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the roasted turnips and gochugaru, then add the mandarin juice, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
To serve, top with chives, dill and flaky sea salt.
Prepare the kofta: Mix all the ingredients for the kofta except for the oil until evenly distributed. (Do not overmix.) With oiled palms, gently form golf ball-size kofta and lay them out on a sheet pan making sure they’re not touching. If cooking right away, set aside while you make the gravy. (If freezing, place the sheet pan in a freezer for 3 hours or until the kofta harden, then transfer to a container and store for up to 3 months. If refrigerating, cover and chill overnight.)
Prepare the gravy: Heat ghee or oil in a large pot on high for 30 seconds. Add onion, ginger and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add red chile powder, cumin and turmeric and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes jammy and the oil separates, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add stock and green chiles and bring to a boil. (If you prefer a slightly thicker gravy, cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.) Stir in yogurt. Once the mixture is simmering, reduce heat to medium and gently lower the meatballs into the liquid. (They may not all fit in one layer.)
Once the liquid returns to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the kofta are done (cut one open to make sure it’s cooked through), 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Top with poppy seeds (if using), garam masala and cilantro. Serve with rice, roti or naan.
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a sheet pan, toss the sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer and roast until fork-tender and browned in spots, 15 to 20 minutes.
Drizzle the sweet potatoes with the pickled jalapeño brine, then pile on the baby spinach. You may need to stir the spinach into the potatoes to help everything fit. Drizzle the greens with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the spinach is wilted and the liquid on the sheet pan has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
Sprinkle with the pickled jalapeños, scallions and feta. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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