BUTTER GARLIC BROCCOLI

 BUTTER GARLIC BROCCOLI  

Broccoli, which is part of the cauliflower family, ranks as one of the healthiest vegetables as described in this article in Medical News Today. 

I first came across broccoli when visiting the US. We liked it and since it is so good for health, I started using them more frequently. It's great to see broccoli more easily available here than before. 

Elsewhere in this blog, you will find recipes for other dishes made with broccoli such as:-

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

Today's recipe is for a healthy and delicious side dish made with broccoli, garlic cloves and butter.  I have adapted this from the YouTube video Butter Garlic Broccoli by Rajshri Food.

We tried this out yesterday and it was truly delicious with fried rice. 

Ingredients:-

• Broccoli, 200-250 gms
• Butter, 1 tbsp
• Garlic Cloves, 7
• Onion, small -sized, 1
• Chilli Flakes, 1 tbsp or to taste 
• Cornflour, 1 tbsp 
• Oil, 1 tsp
• Salt, to taste 

Method:-

Wash the broccoli and break it into florets and keep immersed in fresh water with a little salt

Peel and chop the garlic cloves

Slice the onion

In a small bowl, make a slurry of the cornflour adding a little water- make sure there are no lumps

Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadhai and on high heat add the butter and allow it to melt fully 

Now add the chopped garlic and saute till it gives off a good aroma

Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt, mix well  and saute till the onion gets translucent 

To this add the broccoli florets and a little salt  and cook uncovered 

Sprinkle a little water and cook till the broccoli gets done but retains its crunch and green colour

Mix in the chilli flakes and saute 

Next add the cornflour slurry to the centre of the dish and stir till it gets fully blended with the broccoli

Switch off the gas and transfer to a serving bowl

Serve as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.