Flavorful and Healthy Broccoli Masala
Ingredients
( Serves: 2 to 3 people )
- Broccoli, Medium sized 1
- Oil 1 tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Cumin ¼ Tsp
- Black Peppercorn ¼ Tsp
- Cinnamon stick 1 thumb-sized
- Bay leaf 1
- Green Cardamom 2
- Black Cardamom 1
- Green Chilli, finely chopped 2
- Onion, finely chopped 2
- Ginger Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp
- Salt ½ Tsp
- Turmeric Powder ¼ Tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder ¾ Tsp
- Coriander Powder 1 Tsp
- Cumin powder 1/4 Tsp
- Water ½ Cup
- Curd, beaten 3 Tbsp
- Garam Masala Powder ½ Ttsp
- Sugar ¼ Tsp
- Kasuri Methi 1 Tsp
- Fresh green peas 50g
- Coriander Leaves, finely chopped 3 Tbsp
- Fresh Cream 2 Tbsp
How to make
Cut the broccoli into florets. Remove the outer part of the stem, and cut the inner part. Wash and clean them, and strain the water. Set aside to dry.
Add roughly chopped tomatoes into the blender and make puree.
Heat oil in a pan. Fry the broccoli for 2 minutes on high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add oil to the same pan. Once it heats up, add cumin, black peppercorn, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and green and black cardamom. Add onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns golden brown in colour.
Add ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Saute for 2 minutes at medium heat.
Add tomato puree, Saute for 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add beaten curd, garam masala powder, sugar. Stir and cook on high heat for 2 minutes.
Add the broccoli and fresh green peas, then cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Finish with chopped coriander leaves, fresh cream and crush some kasuri methi by hand, and add to the masala. Mix well.
Serve with rice or chapati.