Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Potato and Broccoli Stir Fry

Potato and broccoli stir fry is delicious served as a side dish for rice or chapathi. It is very quick and easy to prepare. Broccoli and potatoes are a very simple combo of healthy and comfort food.

Broccoli is one of the best health-boosting foods and it has numerous health benefits. It is one of the cruciferous vegetables and to receive the health benefits include broccoli as part of your diet at least 2-3 times per week.


Ingredients
  • Broccoli florets - 1 cup
  • Potato - 1 cup, chopped
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
     For the seasoning
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Method
  1. Wash broccoli florets in hot water and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start to sputter, add cumin seeds.
  3. Add the chopped potatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Stir fry the potatoes in medium flame until they are half-cooked.
  4. Now add the broccoli florets and stir fry for another 5 minutes.
  5. Adjust salt to taste and serve hot.
Tips
- Do not add water while cooking potatoes. Cover and cook in low-medium flame to cook faster.
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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Broccoli Fry|Broccoli Poriyal

This tasty and healthy indian style broccoli fry is the perfect side dish to any main meal. 

Broccoli is one of the best health-boosting foods and it has numerous health benefits. Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetables and to receive the health benefits include broccoli as part of your diet at least 2-3 times per week.


Broccoli Fry

Ingredients
  • Broccoli florets - 2 cups
  • Onion - 1, medium sized
  • Sambar powder - 1 tsp
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, finely chopped
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 tsp
Method
  1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
  2. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add urad dal and garlic. Saute for a few seconds.
  3. Add chopped onions and cook until soft.
  4. Add sambar powder and salt and mix it well.
  5. Now add the broccoli florets and sprinkle some water.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes in medium heat and serve hot.
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