BROCCOLI AND GREEN PEAS CURRY

 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:-

• Broccoli and Almond Soup 
• Broccoli and Potato Stir Fry 
• Butter Garlic Broccoli

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