Broccoli Stir Fry - Broccoli Stir Fry with Roasted Peanuts - Low calorie side dishes

This quick and easy broccoli stir fry is loaded with garlic flavour and crunchy peanuts. This simple broccoli stir fry turned out so good. The ground mixture has just three ingredients - garlic, roasted peanuts and red chilli. There are many complaints about its texture, but when prepared in proper cooking methods, it tastes perfect. 

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Broccoli Stir fry Recipe Details

Prep time : 10 minutes
Cook time : 15 minutes
Serves : 3
Category : side dishes

Ingredients

• 2 broccoli 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 
• 4 garlic cloves 
• 2 red chilly or 2 tbsp chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
• salt to taste 
• 2 tbsp coconut oil 

How to make Broccoli stir fry

1. Blanching 

Remove the stems, then cut the broccoli florets with a knife into uniform pieces. Bring a wide vessel of water to boil. Carefully add the broccoli florets into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Close it with a lid for another 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, drain off the water completely and then immediately rinse it in the running water. After blanching, you can prepare a quick stir fry or added to salads or pastas. 

2. Prepare the masala

Take a mixer jar and add red chillies, roasted peanuts and garlic cloves. Do not add water. Just pulse it 2 times and keep it ready to add it to the stir fry. You can also crush them in a mortar pestle. I have used 2 red chillies for 2 cups of broccoli. Adjust them according to your taste preference. You can also add 1/2 tsp black pepper powder. 

3. How to toss the broccoli 

Heat oil in a flat kadai or pan on medium heat. Add cumin. When it sizzles, add finely chopped onions. Saute well. Stir in the broccoli and toss for 3 minutes on medium high heat. Sprinkle the salt. When tossing the broccoli, it releases the water because it contains a lot of moisture. The moisture turns into steam while sautéing and makes it soft. When the water evaporates, add the coarsely ground masala and mix well with the broccoli. Toss well on the highest heat till the raw smell of the garlic goes off. Taste and add more salt or spice powders to your liking. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and transfer the stir fry to the serving plate. Serve it hot with rice, chapathi or simply as a salad.