Broccoli Porial

Broccoli is rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and anti-oxidants that have proven health benefits.

I used to cook broccoli with masala, like other veggies. It won't be tasty, yet we know broccoli is healthy. So, dutifully all of us would eat. But after I learnt this recipe from an aunty, it was not a chore any more. Even kids started liking broccoli.

This is very simple and quick recipe, which can be made in few minutes. Instant healthy vegetable side-dish.

Ingredients:
Broccoli - 1
Cut into small flowerets

Tempering:

Green chilli - 1 (slit into half)
or 1/4 tsp of crushed red chilli

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp

Urad dhal/black gram - 1/4 tsp

Asafotida/hing - 1/8 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Oil - 1 tsp

Ghee - 1 tsp (final addition)

Salt - to taste

Method:
Take the broccoli flowerets in a large microwaveable bowl. Toss the salt, sprinkle some water, combine well. Cook in microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Broccoli is best eaten half-cooked, so do not cook through.

In a kadai, add oil and the tempering ingredients. Once the mustard splutters add broccoli, mix well. After a minute, transfer to a bowl. Toss the ghee.

Serve with hot rice and ghee, it's a divine combination.