Indian Style Broccoli Recipes

INDIAN STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Steam broccoli for about 5 minutes. It should still be quite firm.
• Heat oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds. Stir while they pop. When the popping has slowed turn down heat and add onion. Saute until tender.
• Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and add broccoli. Simmer until broccoli is tender. (about 5 minutes).

BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli florets to the sizes you prefer. Add them to warm water and leaves for 2 to 3 mins. Drain and set aside.
• Wash, peel and wash potatoes. Chop them to half inch pieces and keep them immersed in a bowl of water until used.
• Chop garlic and green chilies. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin. When they begin to crackle add chopped garlic and chillies
• Saute just for 30 seconds to 1 min. Do not brown or fry further otherwise they will be burnt later.
• Drain water from the potatoes and add them to the pan. Stir fry for a minute and cook covered on a medium heat until done al dente.
• Check if they are al dente, just cooked and not too soft.
• Add turmeric, chili, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder.
• Mix and saute just for 30 seconds. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp water.
• Add the broccoli florets and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Next 1 tsp oil and sprinkle salt as desired. Toss and fry until the broccoli is done to your liking. Avoid over cooking, remove from the pan when it is tender. Broccoli takes only 3 to 5 mins to cook.
• Remove potato broccoli stir fry to a serving bowl. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and lemon juice. Serve with rice, roti or as a side.

BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli florets to the sizes you prefer. Add them to warm water and leaves for 2 to 3 mins. Drain and set aside.
• Wash, peel and wash potatoes. Chop them to half inch pieces and keep them immersed in a bowl of water until used.
• Chop garlic and green chilies. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin. When they begin to crackle add chopped garlic and chillies
• Saute just for 30 seconds to 1 min. Do not brown or fry further otherwise they will be burnt later.
• Drain water from the potatoes and add them to the pan. Stir fry for a minute and cook covered on a medium heat until done al dente.
• Check if they are al dente, just cooked and not too soft.
• Add turmeric, chili, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder.
• Mix and saute just for 30 seconds. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp water.
• Add the broccoli florets and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Next 1 tsp oil and sprinkle salt as desired. Toss and fry until the broccoli is done to your liking. Avoid over cooking, remove from the pan when it is tender. Broccoli takes only 3 to 5 mins to cook.
• Remove potato broccoli stir fry to a serving bowl. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and lemon juice. Serve with rice, roti or as a side.

KADAI BROCCOLI MASALA RECIPE - BROCCOLI COOKED WITH INDIAN SPICES

Steps:

• To begin making Kadai Broccoli Masala Recipe, let us begin by cooking the Broccoli.
• Heat a heavy bottomed pan on medium flame, add a teaspoon of oil, add broccoli florets and 5 tablespoons of water.
• Add salt, and mix well. Cover and cook, until it is al dente. (70% cooked) Do not over cook.
• The broccoli florets have to be cook yet remain crunchy. Keep aside. Do not drain the water, if any left.
• In another pan, add ingredients for the kadai masala powder which includes coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds except kasuri methi and dry roast for 5 minutes on medium flame until the aroma rises.
• Switch off heat, add crushed kasuri methi and give a quick stir and cool completely. Transfer into a mixer jar and grind into a coarse powder in a mixer grinder and keep aside.
• Add remaining oil to a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add onions, ginger and garlic and saute until they turn soft and transparent. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
• Once the onions and ginger garlic is well cooked, add the capsicum, salt and cook till the capsicum becomes soft for about 2 minutes. Next, add tomatoes and bai elaichi and mix well.
• Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the tomato becomes thick. At this stage, add the prepared kadai masala powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and mix everything well. Stir in the
• Once it boils, add broccoli florets, give it a quick stir and cover and cook for about 3 minutes and turn off the heat. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.
• Serve Kadai Broccoli Masala Recipe along with Tawa Paratha and Boondi Raita for a weekday meal with your family.

INDIAN BROCCOLI JUNKA

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cook until they crackle, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cumin seeds; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Mix broccoli into onion mixture; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir gram flour into broccoli mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until broccoli is coated and doesn't stick to skillet, adding more flour if needed, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over junka to serve.