Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family, whose large flower head is used as a vegetable. Broccoli is high in vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties and small amounts of selenium.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups – Broccoli florets
• 1 no – Onion (chopped finely)
• 1 tsp – Ginger garlic paste
• 2 pinch – Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp – Red chili powder (as needed)
• 1 tsp – Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Split black gram
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds
• Salt as needed
• 2 tsp – Oil

Preparation method:

1. Wash and soak broccoli florets in warm water with salt for 10 minutes. Drain the water completely.
2. Marinate broccoli with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and required salt. Mix everything well together and let it set for 5 minutes.
3. Steam broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes in idly cooker or rice cooker (steamer plate). Keep it aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan, Splutter mustard seeds, split black gram and cumin seeds. Add onion saute until transparent and now add steamed broccoli; mix well and fry for few seconds or until broccoli cooks.
5. Switch off the stove and serve hot with white rice and sambar.

Notes:

• You can also pan fry broccoli directly instead of steaming. I used to steam since it has more flavor than pan fry.
• Do not over cook broccoli. Cooking broccoli in right consistency is more important in this recipe otherwise entire process will be spoiled.