BROCCOLI AND GREEN PEAS CURRY
I first came across broccoli when visiting the US. We liked it and since it is so good for health, I started using it in our Indian dishes. Nowadays it has become a regular item in my cooking.
Broccoli is part of the cauliflower family and ranks as one of the healthiest vegetables.
Elsewhere in this blog, you will find recipes for other dishes made with broccoli such as:-
Today's recipe is for a yummy dish made with broccoli and green peas. I have adapted this from the YouTube video for Broccoli Curry in Sharadhini's Kitchen.
This dish goes great with both rice and rotis. We had this for lunch recently and loved it!!
Ingredients:-
- Broccoli, 350 gms
- Green Peas, 1 cup
- Cardamom, 2
- Cloves, 4
- Cinnamon, 1 " piece
- Cumin Seeds. 1 tsp
- Onion, 1
- Coriander Powder, 1 tsp
- Chilli Powder, 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder, 1/4 tsp
- Garam Masala, 1/2 tsp
- Salt, to taste
- Water, 1 cup
- Oil, 2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves, for garnish
For the Masala Paste:-
- Garlic Cloves, 10
- Ginger, 1 " piece
- Green Chillies, 2
- Onion, 1
- Tomatoes, 2
- Oil, 2 tsp
Method:-
Wash the broccoli and break it into florets
Immerse in water with a little salt and drain after 10 minutes and wash again with fresh water
Wash the green peas
Chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger and coriander leaves
Peel the garlic cloves
Slit the green chillies
Boil 2 cups of water in a kadhai and add the broccoli florets and green peas
Add a little salt, mix well and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes
Cooking the broccoli uncovered helps retain its colour
Drain away the water and keep the broccoli and peas aside
Heat 2 tsp of oil in a kadhai and on medium heat add the peeled garlic, ginger, and green chillies and saute for 1 minute
Next add the chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes becomes soft and mushy
Allow this to cool then transfer to a small mixer jar
Grind to a smooth paste without adding any water. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a thick bottomed kadhai and when hot add the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon
followed by cumin seeds
When the cumin seeds sizzle add the chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent
Now add the freshly ground masala paste and mix well
To this add the coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to taste
Mix well
Add 1 cup of water and cook covered on medium heat till the oil separates
To this add the boiled broccoli and green peas and mix well
Cook for another 2 minutes for the broccoli and green peas to get well blended with the masala paste
Switch off the gas and garnish with chopped coriander leaves
Transfer to serving bowl
Serve the Broccoli and Green Peas Curry with rice or rotis