Broccoli & Carrot Nutty Vegan Stir Fry

Stir-frying is one of the easiest and best ways to eat vegetables. This is a great recipe for making your own Indian spiced stir fry at home.

Broccoli & Carrot Nutty Vegan Stir Fry

Preparation Time:- 10 minutes
Cooking Time:- 15 minutes
Serves:- 2

Ingredients:-

Broccoli florets:- 1 1/2 Cups
Carrot, peeled & cut into small cubes:- 1/2 Cup
Onion, peeled and thinly sliced:- 1/4 Cup
Ginger & Garlic Paste:- 1/2 Tsp
Toasted unsalted Cashews:- 2 Tbsp, roughly chopped
Oil:- 1 Tbsp
Cumin seeds:- 1 Tsp
Salt
Turmeric powder:- 1/4 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/4 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1/4 Tsp

Procedure:-

1)Heat the oil in a pan, when hot add cumin seeds , as soon as they start to crackle, add ginger & garlic paste saute for 1-2 minutes.

2) Add onions and cashews, cook until onion become translucent.

3) Add all the spices, carrot and broccoli, mix everything well.

4) Cook for 4-5 minutes.

Serve hot..Enjoy:)

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Notes:-

1) You can use any other nuts or mix of nuts too.

2) Frozen broccoli & carrot can be used also.

3) If using fresh veggies , steam or microwave them before adding to the stir fry for faster cooking.

4) Serve them as a side dish or fill the pita bread or make a wrap with this stir fry.

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Spinach & Broccoli Vegan Indian Style Curry

Broccoli and spinach are both nutritional powerhouses, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in calories.This is super healthy curry made with the combination of spinach and broccoli along with indian spices. It can be served in lunch or dinner. This curry can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Spinach & Broccoli Vegan Indian Style Curry

Preparation Time:- 20 minutes
Cooking Time:- 30 minutes
Serves:- 2-4

Ingredients:-

Broccoli :- 1
Spinach:- 2 bunches
Oil:- 2-3 tbsp
Asafoetida/Hing:- A pinch
Cumin seeds:- 1/2 tsp
Ginger(chopped):- 1tbsp
Garlic(chopped):- 1 tbsp
Onion(chopped):- 1 medium
Tomato(chopped):-1 medium or 1 1/2 small
Cornflour:-2-3 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder:- 1tsp
Red chilli Powder:-1tsp
Garam Masla Powder:-1tsp

Procedure:-

1) Steam the Spinach in the pan with 1/2 tbsp of garlic & little water for about 4-5 minutes,then puree it in the blender

2) Steam the broccoli in the pressure cooker till soft & set it aside

3) Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds, let it splutter.

4) Add remaining garlic & ginger, saute for a minute.

5) Add onion and fry till it is light brown in color.

6) Add tomato & all the spices, mix well, cook till the tomatoes are tender.

7) Mash the broccoli with the back of the spoon and add it to the tomato mixture along with the spinach pure & cornflour.(add little bit of water if needed).

8) Mix everything well & cook for about 30 minutes ..(stir it in between so that it will not stick to the bottom)

Serve hot with Indian bread/roti..

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Broccoli Paratha

I never heard of Broccoli while growing, i got introduced with this nutritious veggie only after coming to usa..I use broccoli mostly in pastas or noodles..but yesterday i tried broccoli paratha and they came out good..i used potato as a binding agent in the paratha mixture but if you want you can omit that also..

Ingredients:-

For Making Paratha

2 cups wheat flour (atta)
1tbsp. oil
1 tsp salt
warm water for mixing

For Stuffing:-

Broccoli Shredded :- 2 cups
Onion:- 1/2 cup (chopped finely)
Ginger:- 1 tbsp ( finely chopped)
Green Chillies:- 1-2(finely chopped, or as per your taste)
Potato:- 1 (Boiled & Mashed)
Salt as per taste
Red Chili powder:- 1/2 tsp
Ajwain:- 1 tsp
Garam Masala:- 1tsp

Procedure:-

1) Mix wheat flour, salt, oil and warm water. Knead well. Make dough stiff enough for roti/ paratha. Keep aside.

2) Mix all the ingredients of stuffing and keep aside.
3)Take two medium size balls of dough and roll them into small two rotis.
4)Take one roti and place some of the mixture in the center.
5) Cover this with the other roti and press the sides lightly with your finger to seal in the mixture.
6) Sprinkle some flour on both sides to avoid sticking on the surface.
7) Roll the paratha into a circle.
8) Heat griddle/pan on medium heat and roast the paratha on both side by applying oil with brush..

Note:- To see the step by step pictures how to make paratha click here

Serve hot with ghee on top and plain curd on side..Enjoy:)

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