BROCCOLI KI SUBJI

 BROCCOLI KI SUBJI

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 it in our Indian dishes. 

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

• Broccoli & Almond Soup
• Broccoli Bell Pepper Stir Fry 
• Broccoli Stir Fry

Today's recipe is for Broccoli ki Subji- a side dish made with broccoli - in the North Indian style.

I have adapted this from the YouTube video Broccoli Ki Subji in Hindi by Chef Ashok 

We had this for lunch yesterday and it was quite delicious with hot rotis! 

Ingredients: 

• Broccoli, 500 gms
• Onions, 2
• Tomato, 1
• Fresh Curds, 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Kashmiri Chilli Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves), 1/4 tsp
• Garlic, chopped, 1 tsp
• Ginger Garlic Paste, 1/2 tsp
• Green Chillies, chopped, 1 tsp
• Whole Spices: 1-2 bay leaves; 1 black cardamom;  1 clove ( laung) ; 1 " stick cinnamon; 1 small cardamom; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds;
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
• Oil, 1 and 1/2 tbsp
• Butter, 1 cube

Method:-

Wash the broccoli and break them into small florets

Chop the stalk and retain only the tender parts 

Steam the broccoli florets and the tender stalk for 3-4 minutes

Peel and chop the onion, chop the tomato, garlic and green chillies

In a thick bottomed kadhai, heat oil and add the whole spices listed above, one by one and saute 

To this add the chopped garlic and saute on medium heat till it gives off a good aroma and changes colour

Next add the chopped onion, a little salt and saute till the onions become slightly golden 

To this add the ginger garlic paste and the chopped green chillies and saute till the raw smell goes

Add the turmeric powder and chilli powder and mix well

Now add the chopped tomato and a little salt and a little water

Cook covered on medium heat till the tomatoes become soft and mushy

Add the coriander powder, cumin powder and kasuri methi and mix them well with the cooked tomato

Mix in the fresh curds and cook on high flame

To this add the steamed tender parts of the broccoli stalk, and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes

Next add the steamed broccoli florets and cook till it gets well blended with the masala

Cover and cook on low flame for about 2 minutes ( add a little water to get a gravy like consistency if you desire)

Finally add the cube of butter and mix well 

Garnish with the finely chopped coriander leaves

Switch off the gas and transfer to a serving bowl

Serve the Broccoli ki Subji with hot rotis, chapatis