Broccoli Stir Fry is healthy, delicious, and it is perfect for serving as a side dish. We can also have this Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry as a salad or a quick, lighter lunch. I have given an Indian twist to this dish by adding Garam Masala and Chaat Masala powder. This dish is easy and fast to make and is very satisfying.
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Broccoli Stir Fry / Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry:
To be honest, for me, it is hard to eat raw broccoli. I can’t eat it raw, even in a salad with other elements.
But I love stir-fried broccoli, and I prefer to have it as my side dish or for a quick healthy snack. However, I don’t just stir fry in oil and eat it bland. It should be flavorful and delicious, right?
I am sure there are people out there, like me, who want to eat broccoli but just don’t know how to. So if you are one of those feeling guilty over not eating such healthy food, try this recipe.
It is not only healthy, but it is crispy, delicious, and flavorful. After all, Indian style food is all about flavors!
This recipe is super easy and quick. All we need is Broccoli and 15 minutes. We can also add more veggies to make it more satisfying and filling.
How is Broccoli Stir Fry Flavorful:
Well! This dish contains ginger, sesame seeds, and some Indian spices. This Broccoli Stir Fry is Indian Style but not spicy. I have kept the spices minimal, so they make the dish tasty but not overpowering.
Garam Masala Powder: I have used this homemade Garam Masala for this recipe. But go with your favorite masala powder, and add more if you prefer to. If you want to keep this stir fry simple, skip the Garam Masala.
Chaat Masala Powder: This spice is often used in salads or fruit dishes. It gives a punch of flavors with some tanginess. My husband loves sprinkling some more on Broccoli Stir Fry before eating it. If you don’t have Chaat Masala, you can instead use freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of black salt, and dry mango powder.
Do I Need To Use Cornstarch Mixture:
In this recipe, the cornstarch mixture acts as a sauce. However, there will be no sauce in the final dish. It will be absorbed while cooking. But the water in the cornstarch mixture helps in cooking broccoli and also makes the dish moist. Even though stir fry is a dry dish, you will still have the broccoli firm outside but moist and tender inside.
Cornstarch will help the spices to stick to the broccoli and will also provide a crispy texture. Soya sauce will add flavor as well as enhance the color of the dish. But if you are following a gluten-free diet, leave out soya sauce or use a gluten-free option.
You can leave out the sugar, but it really helps to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Other Variations To Make:
- We can include more veggies in this stir fry by adding carrots or other firm vegetables. Basically, add the vegetables which have the same cooking time as broccoli.
- Include this broccoli stir fry into your raw salad and make the salad more filling and healthy.
- I love to use Paneer with this stir fry. But to keep it vegan, use Tofu instead of Paneer.
- Add broccoli stir fry to your pasta dish or fried rice, and make your meal healthier.
Broccoli Stir Fry / Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry is:
- Healthy, Filling, and Satisfying
- Quick and Easy Recipe
- Delicious and Flavorful
- Done in 15 Minutes
- Vegetarian, Vegan, No Onion No Garlic
How To Make Broccoli Stir Fry / Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry with Step by Step Instructions and Pictures:
Rinse the broccoli florets and drain the water.
In a small bowl, mix water, cornstarch, sugar, and soya sauce. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add chopped ginger. Fry the ginger for a minute, and then add sesame seeds.
Fry the sesame seeds for about a minute or until it is golden.
Add broccoli florets, and mix well.
Cook broccoli for 3 minutes on moderately high heat.
Add cornstarch mixture, mix well and continue cooking on moderately high heat until broccoli florets are tender inside but still firm outside.
It will take about 4-5 minutes.
Add salt, Garam Masala, Chaat Masala and mix well.
Turn off the heat, and squeeze some lime juice if you prefer.
Take Broccoli Stir Fry into a serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander, and serve hot.
So I hope you will like this recipe and if you make them, please leave your comment. You can also easily rate the recipe in the recipe card below.
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Broccoli Stir Fry / Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
For Cornstarch Mixture:
- ⅓ Cup water
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soya sauce ((Skip for Gluten-Free diet))
For Broccoli Stir Fry:
- 400 gms Broccoli florets ((bite-size) rinsed and patted dry)
- Prepared cornstarch mixture
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala powder ((Add more if you prefer))
- ¼ teaspoon Chaat Masala powder
- Lime juice to taste ((Optional))
- Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing ((Optional))
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli florets and drain the water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix water, cornstarch, sugar, and soya sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add chopped ginger. Fry the ginger for a minute, and then add sesame seeds.
- Fry the sesame seeds for about a minute or until it is golden.
- Add broccoli florets, and mix well.
- Cook broccoli for 3 minutes on moderately high heat.
- Add cornstarch mixture, mix well and continue cooking on moderately high heat until broccoli florets are tender but still firm. It will take about 4-5 minutes.
- Add salt, Garam Masala, Chaat Masala and mix well.
- Turn off the heat, and squeeze some lime juice if you prefer.
- Take Broccoli Stir Fry into a serving bowl, garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.
Notes
- Lime Juice: Chaat Masala provides a little tanginess to the dish. So add lime juice if you want to make it more zesty and refreshing.
- Coriander Leaves: Instead of fresh coriander leaves, you can add other herbs of your choice, like parsley, mint, or basil.
Anonymous
I don’t have Chaat masala. Is there something I can use in its place?
Jigna
Hi there! If you do not have Chaat masala, you can skip it.
Or add a little more lime or lemon juice. Also, you can add Amchur (dry mango) powder and freshly ground black pepper instead of Chaat masala.