Broccoli Stir Fry / Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry
This healthy meal is perfect for a side dish or to have as a salad. It is quick, delicious, and satisfying.
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.
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