Broccoli Stir Fry | Healthy broccoli recipe | Tamilnadu style Broccoli Poriyal

 Broccoli stir fry

In this post, let’s see how to make a healthy Tamilnadu style broccoli stir fry/ poriyal. Friends, do give a try to this tasty and healthy recipe and share your feedback. 

Ingredients:

Broccoli - 500 gm

Oil - 1 tbsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Red chilly - 1

Curry leaves - few

Onion - 1 

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Recipe:

1. Boil water in a vessel.
2. Add little salt, broccoli florets and blanche well for around 1 minute.
3. Remove the broccoli florets from water and keep this aside.
4. In a pan, add little oil.
5. Add mustard. Let it splutter.
6. Add urad dhal, cumin seeds, red chilly and few curry leaves. 
7. Add finely chopped onion and saute this until translucent. Add little salt while cooking onion to fasten the process.
8. Now add the blanched broccoli florets.
9. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder and mix well for around 1 minute.
10. Check salt and add if required.
11. Finally add grated coconut and give a mix.
12. Tasty and healthy broccoli stir fry is ready !

Nutritional facts:

1. High in fibre
2. High in Vitamin c
3. Has potassium,  B6, Vitamin A
4. Packed with phytochemical and antioxidants. (Phytochemical is good for immune system)

Health benefits:

1. Helps to prevent cancer
2. Helps to lower cholesterol
3. Aids detoxification of the body
4. Aids in heart’s health by helping to keep blood vessels strong
5. Has anti inflammatory benefits 
6. Helps to maintain healthy bacteria levels in intestine