5 from 24 votes
Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices - Broccoli Sabji
Broccoli Stir fry with Indian Spices (Broccoli Sabji) combines tender broccoli florets steamed briefly with a fragrant mixture of mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, fenugreek powder, cinnamon, and chili. The dish is enriched by sautéed onions, garlic, grated ginger, and optional green chili, finishing with shredded coconut for texture and mild sweetness, making a vibrant vegetable side or filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seed powder or crushed fenugreek seeds or use 1 tsp sambhar masala
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper less if using sambhar masala
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups broccoli or slaw, coarsely shredded, including tender stems
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/2 green chile finely chopped (grated) optional
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut shredded, additional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mustard seeds and let them start to pop.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent. about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add the ground spices. Mix in and cook for a minute.
- Add the broccoli and salt and toss well. At this point you can also add in other veggies like peas , shredded carrots, small cubed sweet potato etc.
- Add coconut and a splash of water, cover and cook for 6 minutes. The broccoli will get steamed and vibrant (green and yellow from the turmeric). Mix well, taste and adjust salt and heat. Add a dash of lemon. Depending on the size of the broccoli, pan etc, you can cook it for another few minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with lemon, as a side with dal or fill up tacos or wraps. Garnish with some shredded coconut, pepper flakes and cilantro.
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Notes
- To prepare oil-free, skip the mustard seeds and sauté onions and garlic in water, then add spices and broccoli as usual.
- Add a dash of lemon juice or garnish with fresh cilantro and shredded coconut for contrast.
- This recipe allows addition of other vegetables like peas, carrots, or sweet potato cubes for variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
353mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
85.5mg
(95%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 85.5mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.