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Broccoli with Lentil Flour
You may use fresh or frozen broccoi florets.
Pointer 1: Do not overcook broccoli. Blanch for 8 mins. before adding to the hot oil in wok.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Oil – 2 Tbsp, divided
- Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Asafeotida – 1/2 tsp
- 4 cloves Garlic – 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
- 2 Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup - Lentil flour
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tspCumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp. tamarind extract
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- Red Chili Powder
- Salt – to taste
Method:
Blanch florets and set aside. Mix in a dry container, all the spices and set aside. Take a wok^. Add a Tbsp. of oil. Add cumin seeds, let it brown, then throw in the chopped garlic. After 1 minute, add the blanced florets. Sprinkle some salt. After an additional 5 mins. Add the mixed spices by spreading them on top of the broccoli. Cover and let them cook for 3 minutes. if the spices appear too dry, sprinkle some water, cover. Remove lid after another minute or so.
Goes well with Indian breads and a side of dhal.
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