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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 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan Gluten-free
Servings: 3
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

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

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 85.5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.2mg