Broccoli Thoran
Finely chopped mixed stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1/2 kg Broccoli
- 1 nos Onion chopped, medium
- Turmeric powder A pinch
- Salt, to taste
- 2 nos Garlic pods small
- 3 - Green chillies — chopped
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Mustard seeds A pinch
- Oil A little
Preparation
Step 1
Clean broccoli and cut it into medium size slices.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a non-stick or thick bottomed pan.
Step 3
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 4
Add green chillies and stir it for sometime.
Step 5
Add onion, curry leaves, garlic and sauté.
Step 6
Add turmeric and salt and give it a good stir.
Step 7
Add half cup of water.
Step 8
Add grated coconut and broccoli and give it a good stir.
Step 9
If there is no water left, add a little more water.
Step 10
Close the pan and cook well on a low flame.
Step 11
Stir in between and check the level of salt.
Step 12
Goes well with rice.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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