Broccoli Thoran (Stir Fried Broccoli with Coconut)

Broccoli Thoran is the easiest of all thorans or atleast that’s what I feel. As broccoli cooks in no time, you can make this thoran whenever you need a quick side dish for rice. Broccoli is ridiculously expensive in India, hence it is not a common household vegetable.

Broccoli Thoran (Stir Fried Broccoli with Coconut)

Ingredients

1. Broccoli Florets – separated from 1 big bunch of Broccoli
2. Diced Onions – 1 small or Diced Shallots – 1/4 cup
3. Dried Red Chillies – 3 or 4
4. Curry Leaves – a small sprig
5. Finely Minced Garlic – 1 tbsp
6. Oil – 2 tbsp
7. Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
8. Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup
9. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
10. Red Chilly Powder – 1/4 tsp
11. Cumin Powder- 1/4 tsp
12. Salt – to taste

Preparation Method

1. Soak the broccoli in water for 5-10 minutes. Wash and drain well. Separate the florets from the stem.
2. If you are using the stems, peel the outer thick layer and dice the inner soft flesh along with the florets. You can dice the florets and stem using a food processor or pulse it in a mixie.
3. Heat oil in a non stick pan and splutter mustard seeds.
4. Saute onions/shallots, dried red chillies and curry leaves until the onions turn translucent.
5. Add 1 tbsp of finely minced garlic and stir fry for a minute.
6. Reduce heat and add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chilly powder and 1/4 tsp cumin powder.
7. Add the diced broccoli along with the grated coconut and salt to taste.
8. Cover and cook the broccoli on medium-low heat for  around 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
9. Open lid and stir fry for a minute or two until the thoran is dry.

 Note

• If you dice the broccoli into very small pieces, it will cook in around 5 minutes.
• If you are using bigger pieces of broccoli, increase the cooking time accordingly.