Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head is eaten as a vegetable.It is known to be a tasty vegetable which is rich in nutrients.
It has substantial amount of Vit.C,Vit.K,Vit.A,Vit.B6,folate,dietaryfibre,potassium,serenium,manganese and phosphorus.It is a rich source of phytonutrient,glucosinates,flavonoids and antioxidant that boost your health in a great way.
Health benefits of broccoli:
It prevents certain types of cancer
Reduces cholesterol, reduces allergic reaction and inflammation and is also good for eye care.
INGREDIENTS
- Broccoli 1 medium size or 1 cup florets.
- Onion_1no finely chopped
- Oil as required
- Mustard _1/4 tsp
- Urad dhal_1/2 tsp
- Garlic minced 1 tsp or ginger garlic paste.
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Chilly powder 1 tsp.
- Salt as needed.
- METHOD
- Broccoli florets should be separated.
- Cut broccoli into small bits we do for cauliflower
- Put in warm water for few minutes and remove it immediately.
- Heat oil in kadai and add mustard seeds to it when it splitters add urad dhal to it.
- 4.Add chopped onions to it and saute it.Add garlic too.
- 5.Add broccoli to it now add turmeric powder,chilly powder and salt to it.
- 6.If needed sprinkle little water
- And cook.
- This will get cooked soon.
- Optional:
- Chilly powder can be replace with sambar powder or can use little coriander powder
- If u don’t want to add turmeric powder can avoid that.
Month: June 2018
Pumpkin is a vegetable which is highly nutrient dense food.Pumpkin color may be from deep yellow to orange coloration.It is a traditional part of thanksgiving meals inCanada and U.S.and they carve Jack _O_Lantern for decoration around 🎃 Halloween.
Pumpkin is suitable for all ages.It is rich in Vitamins and minerals low in calories.The fiber,potassium and vit. C supports it.Some say that the potassium obtIned in pumpkin has a positive effect in blood pressure.There are lot of antioxidants in it.It is a good source of beta carotene and rich in fibre too.
INGREDIENTS
- Pumpkin_1to2 cups peeled,predetermined and cubed.
- Coconut scrapings -4 tbs
- Cumin seeds_1/2 tsp
- Garlic_2 pods
- Oil_1 tbs
- Mustard seeds_1/4tsp
- Urad dhal_1/2 tsp
- Red chillies/Green chillies_2 or accept. to taste.
- Curry leaves a few
- Salt as needed.
METHOD
1.Grind coconut scraping,cumin seeds,red chillies and garlic pods coarsely and keep aside.
2.Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds to it aftet it splutters add urad dhal when it turns brown add curry leaves
3.Fry curry leaves a little and Then add pumpkin pieces to it.Fry a little and then add water to cook it.
4.When half done add salt to it.
5.when almost done add the coconut paste to it.
6. Mix well and cook till everything gets binded.
Another variation.
Can add 1 to 2 tbs.jaggery and instead of grinding chillies can powder pepper coarsely and add to it.
This will be slightly sweeter version of curry.
Serve with rice
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