Broccoli Stir-fry
A nutritious and easy to make side dish which will improve your health in a without much effort. This half cooked broccoli stir-fry is a nutrient packed food.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound of broccoli bunch
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 green chilli
- A sprig of curry leaves optional
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Separate the florets from the bunch. Wash in cold water.
- Cut it into 1.5 inch pieces and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the crushed garlic and stir-cook until slightly brown.
- Saute the onion until soft. Then add green chilli and mix well. Cook for a few seconds.
- Add the curry leaves and turmeric powder. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Now add the florets and mix with salt.
- Cook uncovered on medium heat for 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
1. Over cooking makes the broccoli mushy and will loss its nutrients.
2. Cooking it uncovered helps to retain the green color of the florets.
2. Cooking it uncovered helps to retain the green color of the florets.