III. Chatpati Broccoli: This is what happens when broccoli meets the masala. Made with pepper and tamarind, this savoury dish can be your breakfast or evening snack. Suit yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 250 gm small broccoli-cuts
- 4-5 curry leaves
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/8 tsp asafoetida powder
- 3-4 whole red pepper
- 50 gm ginger-shredded fine
- 1 tsp cumin
- 20 gm tamarind-soaked in 1 cup water and strained
- 2 tsp garlic-chopped fine
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
Steps:
1. Take a pan and heat oil. Fry red pepper, curry leaves, cumin, asafoetida, and mustard.
2. When spluttering sounds start coming from the seeds, it’s time to add garlic and ginger. Keep sautéing until a light brown colour develops.
3. Now, add the broccoli and sauté over for some time on high flame. Lower the heat after some time. Cover the lid and cook till it becomes a bit biteable.
4. Add salt and tamarind. Let the whole mixture boil. It is ready to serve now.
