This is a very simple stir fry recipe prepared with broccoli in Indian style.
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.