Broccoli Bhaji Recipe

Broccoli is from the cabbage family and is considered to have anti-cancer effects. Broccoli is high in Vitamin C and fiber.
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Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings1
CuisineIndianCourseSide Dish
SpecialityComplete MealMain IngredientVegetable

Ingredients

 
1 broccoli head - washed and cut
 
1 medium size onion
 
little oil
 
mustard seeds
 
cumin seeds
 
pinch of turmeric
 
asafoetida
 
1 green chilli - cut into small pieces
 
1 inch piece of ginger - thinly sliced
 
1 clove of garlic - crushed
 
salt to taste, cilantro

Directions

Wash and cut broccoli. Cut onion to medium size pieces.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, green chilli,asafoetida. Wait till the seeds splutter. Add sliced ginger, crushed garlic. Then add onion, cook for 1-2 min. Add broccoli florets. Mix well and cover. Cook on low flame. No need to add any water.
After the broccoli florets are cooked (but still crisp) add salt to taste.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or roti.

Comments

Marcia says :

I was tired of brocoli and this recipe reheated my love for it. My husband is as picky as a spoiled child and he asked me to keep the recipe, because "he never saw me cooking such a brocoli". I strongly recommend to try :)
Posted on: 11 October 2009 - 4:03pm

shweta malhotra says :

seems to be interesting n tasty will try soon
Posted on: 17 February 2008 - 1:08pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

Yes Snigdha,broccoli is a very healthy option and this is a very healthy recipe.I will try this recipe very soon.
Posted on: 31 January 2008 - 2:55pm

Snigdha says :

Broccoli is considered highly nutritious and is full of antioxidants. Also it is said to have cancer fighting agents. This Indianized version of eating broccoli contributes towards a healthy diet.
Posted on: 30 January 2008 - 5:43pm

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