WHY Broccoli curry?

For a quick weekday lunch/dinner- Broccoli stir fry with coconut is perfect. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this flavorful Broccoli poriyal.

CAN I ADD Broccoli THICK STEM?

No, for faster cooking I would recommend skipping the thick stem. 

CAN I CUT Broccoli INTO BIG FLORETS?

If you are looking for quick 10 mins Kerala-style Broccoli thoran, chop them into small florets. Big florets take a longer time to cook.

SHOULD I USE MORTAR & PESTLE?

It is optional but it gives the best taste and texture to the Tamil Nadu style poriyal. 

SHOULD I WASH Broccoli  IN HOT WATER?

I have never noticed worms in Broccoli  I get here in the US so I have washed it in cold water. If you are doubtful then wash in hot water.

CAN skip steaming cooking broccoli?

Steam-cooking broccoli helps to retain its green color and cooks just right. Alternatively, you can microwave broccoli or soak it in hot water and then saute it with extra oil.

COOKING OIL FOR PORIYAL?

I would recommend coconut oil for coconut-based poriyal. You can add any oil of your choice.

Broccoli curry VARIATIONS

You can use,

Skip onion and garlic; prepare poriyal Use ginger powder  instead of using ginger  Almond flour instead of coconut spice powder of your choice lemon juice after turning off the stove

PORIYAL RECIPE COLLECTION IN TMF

COCONUT-BASED RECIPES

Broccoli based recipes

ingredients

1 broccoli

crush

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 garlic 6 small onion 1-inch ginger 2 green chilli 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts

temper

1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds curry leaves few

broccoli curry

turmeric powder pinch required salt 1 tablespoon coconut  freshly crushed pepper 

how to make broccoli curry with step-by-step pictures

first steam cook broccoli for 5 minutes

Crush onion, fennel seeds, garlic, and ginger 

furthermore, add green chilli and roasted peanuts; crush again

add oil to a wide heavy bottomed pan and heat on medium flame

furthermore, add mustard seeds and curry leaves; let them splutter

add crushed ingredient; mix well and sauté till raw smell goes off 

turn down to low flame furthermore add turmeric powder,  required salt, and coconut; give a quick mix

Add steamed cooked broccoli; cook for 3 minutes

finally, add freshly crushed pepper; mix well and turn off the stove

 

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