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    Home » Indian Vegan Recipes

    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices – Broccoli Sabji

    Published: Jan 18, 2017 · Modified: Jan 26, 2018 by Richa 24 Comments

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    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices – Broccoli Sabji / Subzi with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins.Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free South Indian Fusion Broccoli Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap. 

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    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Broccoli #Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap. | VeganRicha.com

    Its always fun to find more ways to incorporate veggies into everyday meals. Certain veggies are easy to fit into stir fries, roasted, sauces, curries or other preparations, while others not so much. 

    I keep trying to find ways to like Broccoli and I like it when it is not raw or blanched or in a big tree form 🙂 Whether you have preferences like me or not, you will love this South Indian Style Shredded Broccoli Stir fry with mustard seeds, coconut and a great blend of spices. Broccoli is processed in a food processor to a coarse shred. Whole spices are tempered in hot oil, then onions caramelized with some ground spices, then broccoli and coconut mixed in and steamed. Serve as a side with Dals or Indian curries or an Indian spread, or make wraps or burrito with this broccoli with some spiced chickpeas or other beans. The shredded broccoli is somewhat like broccoli rice, but spiced to get an amazing flavor profile. 

    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Broccoli #Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap. | VeganRicha.com


    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins.Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Broccoli Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap.

    Served above with some garam masala or sambhar masala spiced chickpeas.

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    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Broccoli #Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap. | VeganRicha.com

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    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji

    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins.Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Broccoli Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Indian, Vegan Gluten-free
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp oil
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) mustard seeds
    • 1/2 (0.5 ) medium onion thinly sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) turmeric
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) fenugreek seed powder or crushed fenugreek seeds or use 1 tsp sambhar masala
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cayenne less if using sambhar masala
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
    • 3 cups (273 g) coarsely shredded broccoli and tender stems or slaw
    • 1 tsp grated ginger
    • 1/2 (0.5 ) green chile finely chopped (grated) optional
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt or to taste
    • 2 tbsp shredded coconut + additional for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mustard seeds and let them start to pop.
    • Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent. about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    • Add the ground spices. Mix in and cook for a minute.
    • Add the broccoli and salt and toss well. At this point you can also add in other veggies like peas , shredded carrots, small cubed sweet potato etc.
    • Add coconut and a splash of water, cover and cook for 6 minutes. The broccoli will get steamed and vibrant (green and yellow from the turmeric). Mix well, taste and adjust salt and heat. Add a dash of lemon. Depending on the size of the broccoli, pan etc, you can cook it for another few minutes.
    • Serve hot garnished with lemon, as a side with dal or fill up tacos or wraps. Garnish with some shredded coconut, pepper flakes and cilantro.

    Notes

    To make this Oil-free: Skip the mustard seed step. Saute the onion and garlic in a bit of water. Add ground spices and 1/2 tsp ground mustard and mix in. Add broccoli and salt and continue as the recipe.
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 97 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Sodium 446mg19%
    Potassium 353mg10%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 630IU13%
    Vitamin C 85.5mg104%
    Calcium 52mg5%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji with mustard seeds, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and cinnamon. 1 pot, 20 mins. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Broccoli #Recipe. Serve as a side, or with dal, or fill up a taco or wrap. | VeganRicha.com

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    1. Sez

      September 07, 2021 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      The best meal I’ve made ever. How’s that for a compliment!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 08, 2021 at 5:58 am

        right in the top spot for compliments !

        Reply
    2. Virginia Novaes

      December 18, 2020 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      Richa,
      I feel the same way with broccoli. Even though I keep on buying them, I have a hard time eating it. I will try this recipe. Thank you.
      I love your recipes,

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 19, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        hopefully you’ll enjoy it in this recipe =)

        Reply
    3. Claire Potter

      July 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent and easy. Did not use the mustard seed or fenugreek. No broccoli taste for those who hate broccoli.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 20, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Perfect !! Thank you, Claire, for stopping by & the amazing review!

        Reply
    4. Lauren Valencia

      March 31, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      How would you suggest shredding the broccoli?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 31, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        food processor or chop small

        Reply
    5. Sandhya

      October 10, 2019 at 4:41 am

      5 stars
      I usually don’t like brocolli..I tried your recipe with green peas and bit more chilli powder as I’m an Indian who like bit spicy,it was great. All of us liked it. Thanks for adding brocolli in our meal..

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 10, 2019 at 11:17 am

        yay!

        Reply
    6. Gali Eddon

      August 22, 2019 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      i wonder: can you use dried coconut? That’s what I have on hand…

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 22, 2019 at 10:08 am

        yes

        Reply
    7. AV

      March 05, 2017 at 12:34 am

      I made this recipe recently: https://tmifood.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/shredded-broccoli/
      You have so many nice recipes.

      Reply
    8. Ayaka

      January 22, 2017 at 9:06 am

      When using other veggies as you suggested like carrot, sweet potato, etc, do you put more spice? Or making just 3cups of broccoli without other veggie makes this too spicy with the amount of spices as in the original recipe?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 22, 2017 at 1:46 pm

        I would start with the same amount. Taste towards the end and add more if needed. Each veggie absorbs or balances flavors differently, plus personal preference. so it depends. I have made similar dishes with Carrots and everything is similar with some additional salt to balance the sweetness.

        Reply
      • Richa

        January 22, 2017 at 1:48 pm

        Ah i was thinking that you are replacing the broccoli entirely. if you keep the total at 3 cups, then same amount of spices. If you use more veggies, then add more of the spices. You can always add them later when you taste.

        Reply
        • Ayaka

          January 22, 2017 at 3:18 pm

          Sounds good! I will try with just 3c broccoli + whole amount of spice for my first try!!

          Reply
    9. Linnea Hanson

      January 21, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      We had this last night and it was so good!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2017 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks! I know right. Simple recipe posts like these dont get as much attention but these are such great additions to everyday meals.

        Reply
    10. Meena

      January 20, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      hello Richa,
      What a simple and tasty subzi recipe 🙂 I made this and the bean fajitas with cilantro lime dressing today. They’re very good; we loved it. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us…and making our lives healthier 🙂

      Take care dear and God Bless you
      Meena.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        Thats Awesome! So glad you loved them!

        Reply
    11. Meenu Malhotra

      January 20, 2017 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      Glad to see your post. Such a lovely recipe. I prepare broccoli simply by frying it in the little olive oil & then sprinkle it with salt & black pepper. But your recipe is great. Will try this.

      Reply
    12. Sarah | Well and Full

      January 18, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Oh cool this is kind of like cauliflower rice, but with broccoli! It looks amazing, Richa! 😀

      Reply

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