Broccoli Sabzi (Dry Stir-Fry)

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Broccoli Sabzi (Dry Stir-Fry)

Broccoli Sabzi (Dry Stir-Fry)

🕒  Time

15–20 minutes

🍽️ Serves

2–3

🧄 Ingredients

➤2 cups broccoli florets (medium-sized)

➤1 tsp oil (mustard oil or any neutral oil)

➤½ tsp cumin seeds

➤½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)

➤2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

➤1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)

➤¼ tsp turmeric powder

➤½ tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

➤Salt to taste

➤1 tsp lemon juice (or amchur)

➤Fresh coriander (optional)

👩‍🍳 Method

1, Prep broccoli:

Wash and blanch broccoli in hot salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately (keeps it green and crunchy).

2,Temper:

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

3,Aromatics:

Add garlic (and onion if using). Sauté till light golden.

4,Cook broccoli:

Add broccoli, turmeric, salt. Mix well.

Cover and cook on low for 5–7 minutes, stirring once or twice.

5,Finish:

Add red chilli powder. Switch off heat.

Sprinkle lemon juice and mix.

6,Garnish:

Add coriander if you like.

🌶️ Healthy Variations

South Indian style: Add curry leaves + a little grated coconut at the end

Protein boost: Toss in boiled chana or peanuts

No-onion version: Skip onion, add hing (asafoetida)

Extra crunch: Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds

🥗 Serving Ideas

With roti, phulka, or jowar roti

As a side with dal–chawal

Inside a wrap with curd chutney

✅ Pro Tips

Don’t overcook—broccoli should stay slightly crisp

Mustard oil adds authentic Indian flavor, but use just a few drops

Lemon goes in after turning off heat to keep vitamin C intact