Description
A vibrant and flavorful stir-fried broccoli dish infused with aromatic mustard seeds, curry leaves, and fresh ginger, then finished with grated coconut and a zesty lime juice, perfect as a healthy and delicious side or light main course.
Ingredients
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Spices and Seasonings
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3½ tsp mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp fresh or dried curry leaves
- A pinch of chilli flakes
Vegetables
- 4 red onions, thickly sliced
- 100g ginger, shredded
- 800g thin-stemmed broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
Others
- 100g fresh or frozen grated coconut or 3 tbsp desiccated coconut
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Heat the oil and spices: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, followed by the curry leaves (add dried curry leaves later with broccoli if using), and a pinch of chilli flakes. Swirl the pan until the curry leaves stop spluttering.
- Sauté onions and ginger: Add the thickly sliced red onions and shredded ginger to the pan. Fry over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions soften and start to caramelize slightly, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add broccoli and curry leaves: Stir in the bite-sized broccoli pieces along with dried curry leaves if using. Continue frying over high heat, stirring constantly until the broccoli is just tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare and add coconut: If using desiccated coconut, soak it in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly through a sieve. Scatter over the grated or soaked coconut, stirring well to incorporate it evenly with the broccoli.
- Finish with lime juice: Remove the pan from heat and squeeze the juice of two limes over the stir-fry. Stir well to distribute the fresh citrus flavor, then adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- For dried curry leaves, add them later with the broccoli to prevent burning during initial frying.
- Soaking desiccated coconut enhances its texture and prevents dryness in the dish.
- Thin-stemmed broccoli cooks quickly and is preferred for a tender-crisp texture.
- Serve as a side dish with rice or as a healthy vegetarian main course.
- Adjust the amount of chilli flakes to control heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: stir-fried broccoli, coconut broccoli, Indian broccoli recipe, vegetarian broccoli stir-fry, healthy side dish, curry leaves recipe
