Name: Broccoli Stir Fry Curry (Indian Style)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup (2 medium) potatoes cubed to half inch
• 2 1/2 cups (180 grams) broccoli florets (after chopping)
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic chopped (not too small)
• 1 green chili chopped, optional
• 1/3 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder optional
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder optional
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice to serve
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds or 2 tablespoon skinned roasted peanuts

Instructions:

• Add broccoli florets to warm water and rest for 2 mins.
• Drain, rinse and drain to a colander or a basket.
• Shake off to get rid of excess water.
• Add peeled & chopped potatoes to a bowl of water until used.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
• When they begin to sizzle, add chopped garlic and chilies.
• Saute for 30 to 40 seconds,
• Remove the potatoes from water and add them.
• Stir fry for a minute
• Cook covered on a medium heat till al dente, yet fork tender.
• Stir in the turmeric, chili, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan
• Add the broccoli florets and salt.
• Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender and cooked through yet crunchy.
• Taste test and adjust salt.
• Sprinkle lemon juice as needed.
• Remove broccoli to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame or roasted peanuts

Comments: 7/2/2025 - I omitted potatoes, cumin seeds, green chili, red chili powder, and lemon juice. I used roasted peanuts. The broccoli was tough and chewy.

Source: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/broccoli-curry-recipe-indian-broccoli-stir-fry/

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