Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry | Broccoli Poriyal

This is my second version of South Indian style Broccoli poriyal recipe / Broccoli stir fry with a spicy garam masala flavor. It goes well with sambar rice, rasam and curd rice. We all loved it.

Broccoli has lot of health benefits. Basically its rich in antioxidants, high in calcium for strong bones and rich in Vitamin C which helps to boost immunity, increases collagen production in skin, quick wound healing and iron absorption. As this vegetable is costly in India, I buy it rarely and try to make some quick and delicious side dishes with it.

Recently I got it from a nearby shop at a reasonable price and tried this easy South Indian style broccoli masala poriyal just like my Cauliflower curry. Its taste and texture is similar to Cauliflower. So kids will have it without any complaints.

I always blanch Broccoli in salt and turmeric water to remove the tiny worms and pesticides. But most of the recipes skip this step. Finally its your wish. If you like your Broccoli to be more crunchy, you can avoid blanching.

Friends, do try this yummy Indian style Broccoli masala poriyal for rice and chapathi / Roti. You will love it for sure. Please check out my another version of

Broccoli stir fry

Kurma style Broccoli gravy recipe

Asparagus stir fry

 

Broccoli Poriyal | South Indian style Broccoli curry

Broccoli Poriyal | South Indian style broccoli masala curry for rice and chapathi.

 

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Side dish

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

 

Author : Chitra Ganapathy

INGREDIENTS

Broccoli - 20 florets Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Salt - as needed Water - as needed Cooking oil - 2 tbsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Urad dal - 1 tsp Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp Big onion - 1 (finely chopped) Curry leaves - few Garlic cloves - 5 (finely chopped) Ginger - 1 inch piece (Finely chopped) Tomato – 1 (finely chopped) Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI PORIYAL

1. Clean the Broccoli florets and parboil them in water adding turmeric powder and salt.
2. Remove the parboiled florets and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, crushed fennel seeds,  curry leaves.
4. Add chopped onion, garlic cloves, ginger pieces and saute well.
5. Add chopped tomato, salt and saute till mushy.
6. Finally add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder. Mix well.
7. Lastly add the broccoli pieces and mix to coat the masala. Add little water and cover cook till soft.
8. Open the lid. Boil and drain excess water if any. Switch off the flame.
9. Serve with rice and roti.

BROCCOLI STIR FRY METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Clean the broccoli and remove the florets. Boil water in a pan or kadai adding turmeric powder, salt. When it starts to roll boil, add in the Broccoli florets and switch off the flame. Cover with a lid and leave it for few minutes. Broccoli gets parboiled. Remove and set aside. Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, crushed fennel seeds. Add onion, curry leaves, ginger pieces and chopped garlic. Saute till onion becomes transparent. Add chopped tomato and saute till mushy. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder or sambar powder, salt and garam masala powder. Mix well. Lastly add the parboiled broccoli florets and mix well to coat the masala. Add little water and cover cook till its soft. Open the lid. Boil and drain excess water if any. Switch off the flame once Broccoli is cooked soft. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy !

Note

You can use red chilli powder instead of sambar powder. If you like more masala flavor, you can saute a piece of Cinnamon and a clove. For variations, use Chicken masala powder instead of Garam masala powder.

  Try this easy, healthy Indian style Broccoli Stir Fry recipe. You will love it.