BROCCOLI GARLIC STIR FRY

 BROCCOLI GARLIC STIR FRY

Growing up in India, I had never come across Broccoli in my younger days. It was only when we started visiting the United States that I tasted this veggie. It was then that I came to know that it is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables. These days, of course, broccoli, (which belongs to the cauliflower family), is easily available in India. While it is mostly used in baked or cooked form in Continental cuisine, we in India have adapted its use to our popular dishes too. 

Elsewhere in this blog, you will find the recipes using broccoli, such as:-

• Broccoli and Almond Soup.
• Broccoli and Potato Stir Fry 
• Broccoli and Bellpepper Stir Fry 

Today's recipe is for an easy to make yet yummy stir fry made with broccoli and garlic. 

Ingredients:-

• Broccoli, medium sized, 1
• Garlic Cloves, 6-7 
• Onion,  medium-sized, 1 
• Cumin Seeds, (Jeera), 1/2 tsp
• Chilli Powder, 1 tsp
• Oil, 1 tbsp
• Lemon Juice, 1 tsp
• Salt, to taste

Method:-

Wash the broccoli and break them into florets. Immerse these florets in water adding a little salt.

in a colander 

Peel and chop the garlic

Finely chop the onion 

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadhai and on medium heat add the cumin seeds  and when they sizzle add the chopped garlic

Saute till the garlic becomes slightly golden and gives off a good aroma. To this add the finely chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent. Now add salt and chilli powder and mix well.

Next add the broccoli florets, mix well and sprinkle a little water

Cover and cook on medium heat till the broccoli gets done

Take care that the broccoli does not get overcooked. It should be cooked yet remain crunchy

Switch off the gas

Finally squeeze a tsp of lemon juice on to the Broccoli Garlic Stir Fry

Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl

Serve as an accompaniment to the main meal