Crisp at the edges and tender through the middle, Broccoli Poriyal Recipe (Broccoli Stir Fry with Fresh Coconut) is a vegetarian Indian, South Indian side dish made with broccoli, onion, and green chilies in about 15 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut ((fresh/frozen))
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin) seeds
- 2 sprig curry leaves
- a pinch hing (asafoetida)
- salt (as per taste)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method
- Firstly, heat oil in a pan, temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and let it splutter for a few seconds.
- Next, add the green chilies, hing, curry leaves, and saute for another 30 seconds.
- After a few seconds, add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown. Takes appx 2 minutes.
- Then add the broccoli, salt, and stir-fry on medium-low flame until soft and tender.
- Turn off the gas and sprinkle fresh shredded coconut and combine well.
- Serve the Indian-style Broccoli stir fry along with rice and rasam.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.
