Broccoli Thoran

                                       Broccoli Fry
                                                               

Broccoli!!  Oh my god!!!! I am in real love with this vegetable. Back in India have seen this veggie many a times but never tasted. Once we went to a country diner  I ordered steamed broccoli as one of my sides. I didn’t like it as the steamed ones tasted raw but I was adamant to include those in our diet. Then I came across Indian broccoli recipe. A special Naadan touch to our own broccoli.  Every fortnight I try to include these in our diet. Initially I wondered if broccoli thoran would be good, this recipe is for all those who are having such silly doubts…   the recipe is very simple; a normal thoran ( fry) recipe. Broccoli as said is loaded with nutrients a rich source of calcium and phosphorus. Try to include this wonder vegetable in your diet. Here is a simple and tasty recipe. Ok then let’s get started.

Preparation time: 15 min

Cooking time: 10 min

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

Broccoli: 1

Onion: 1 (small size, chopped)

Coconut: ¼ cup

Green chili: 2

Garlic: 2 cloves

Turmeric powder: ¼ + ¼ tsp 

Mustard:  ½ tsp

Curry leaves: 3-4 leaves

Oil: as needed

Salt: as needed  

Method

1.       Cut the broccoli in to florets.

                                              

2.       Wash the florets under running water and immerse those florets in lukewarm water along with turmeric powder and salt. Keep it aside for 10 -15min.

                                                                    

3.       Meanwhile crush coconut, green chili and garlic to a coarse paste.

                                                          

4.       Discard water and chop broccoli florets as shown.

          

                                                              

5.       Heat a pan; add oil followed by mustard seeds.

                                                          

6.       Once they get crackled add chopped onion and curry leaves.Saute it well.

                                                             

7.       Add chopped broccoli, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

                                                             

8.       Cover and cook it for 3-4 min.

                                                               

9.       Once florets become tender add crushed items.

                                                           

10.   Mix everything together. Check for salt.

                                                          

11.   Cook couple more minutes. Switch off the flame.

                                                            

12.   Transfer to a serving dish.

                                                         

13.   Serve as a side dish for rice or bread.

14.   Enjoy.

Notes:

1.       Cleaning broccoli before cooking by immersing in lukewarm water is a must to avoid small bugs

2.       Don’t add water while cooking. It may turn mushy.

3.      Broccoli releases water once salt is added so add salt as mentioned.

4.      Try using fresh green colored broccoli as far as possible.