Spiced Broccoli Stir-Fry with Yogurt
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Ingredients
- 300 gms broccoli cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp nigella seeds kalonji
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ bell pepper yellow red, or green (shimla mirch)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
Steam the Broccoli
- Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until it’s slightly tender but still firm.300 gms broccoli
Sauté the Spices
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and kalonji. Stir until they start popping.1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, ¼ tsp nigella seeds
- Add asafoetida (hing) and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn soft and golden.1 pinch Asafoetida, 1 onion
Add the Vegetables & Spices
- Toss in bell pepper and sauté for a minute.½ bell pepper
- Add chopped tomatoes and let them soften.2 tomatoes
- Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and coriander powder. Mix well.1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Garam masala, ½ tsp Coriander Powder
Finish with Yogurt & Simmer
- Remove from heat and stir in yogurt to prevent curdling.2 tbsp plain yogurt
- Return the pan to heat, add ¼ cup water, and bring to a gentle boil.¼ cup water
- Add steamed broccoli, mix well, and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the flavors blend.