I was introduced to Broccoli in a restaurant long back. I had ordered a Mexican dish which came with a side order of Raw Broccoli, so I said to the waiter 'No broccoli' on the side, but when I got my dish I could only see Broccoli on it, then I realized that she might have heard it as "more broccoli instead of no broccoli ". It was the first time I tried to taste it and obviously didn't like it. But I couldn't stop laughing about it :).
After that I really just didn't want to cook with it. Within the last couple of years I realized its very good for health and started to used it little by little with the vegetables curies I make. To my surprise it really tastes good. It was not broccoli I was turned off by, it was the way it was presented (big raw pieces). Now I use them on regular basis, along with its stems (I like the stems).
If you don't like to eat them raw like me, best way to use them are by steaming them or by stir frying them.
Here is the Recipe of stir-fry/dry curry .
Ingredients
- Broccoli - 1 medium head (including steams)
- Onion - 1 medium size
- Small Lentils- 1/2 cup ( i have used split Channa Dal, any quick cooking lentils can be used)
Spices : Red chili Powder - 1tsp ( less or more according to desired spice level)
Garnish
- Cilantro/coriander leaves - washed and chopped about 2 tbsp
- Lemon/lime juice - 1tsp freshly squeezed
- Coconut - 1tsp grated (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds - 1tbsp
- Cook lentils with enough water and keep aside.
- Chop onions and broccoli to small bit size pieces. Peel the outer layer of the broccoli stem and chop them as well.
- Heat oil, when hot add mustard seeds when they start to pop add chopped onions and broccoli, cover with lid and cook them till just soft (takes about 7-10 Min's). Add cooked lentils and mix well.
- Now add salt and red chili powder. Switch off and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, lime juice and fresh grated coconut. Adjust taste.
One more recipe with Broccoli : Broccoli-Potato cutlets.
This recipe goes to My Legume Love Affair-Seventh Helping hosted by Srivalli, which first started by Susan.
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Delicious indeed! I haven't been very adventurous with broccoli except fro brccoli and cheese!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious, the curry turned out prefect!!
ReplyDeleteHi Madhu, happy new year! :))
ReplyDeleteEven my kids love Broccoli, great looking stir-fry.
I did like broccoli, but I do now. This is a nice recipe..healthy & with lentils too. My daughter loves broccoli.
ReplyDeletenice recipe, i havent used broccoli anywhere except pastas. i feel it tastes a lot like cauliflower, shall try this
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy and it's so easy too.
ReplyDeletequick and simple recipe I have some broccoli in hand will try now hummm helthy too
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I make broccoli about 3-4 times a week :-)
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ReplyDeletelooking superab yaar,, and delicous and healthy too..
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ReplyDeleteWow simple and yummy recipe. You can send this to MLLA event i think. (If you lik it) :-)
ReplyDeleteThe curry looks so good. I have ventured making anything with broccoli other than eating them steamed. I ought to give this a try.
ReplyDelete@ Thanks all, hope you all givethis recipe a try and enjoy them as well.
ReplyDelete@ KF, I almost forgot about the event, will sure send in, thanks.
thanks for visiting my blog madhu. you have a great collection in ur blog. keep it up. brocolli curry looks yum. an unusual combo.
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ReplyDeleteLooks tasty, yummy,healthy dish. Good way to use brocolli.
ReplyDeleteIt looks healthy and yumm!!
ReplyDeleteThis does look really delicious, Madhu, and it's always great to come across new recipes with the healthful broccoli.
ReplyDeletenice click, A healthy n simple recipe, a must try...
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The recipe looks awesome..:)
something new and tasty with broccoli...will surely try it.
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Very nice recipe. LOL at "no broccoli". That was funny.
ReplyDeleteThats so lovely madhu..thanks for the entry
ReplyDeletewow. nice one. You have an awesome collection of recipes.
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