Broccoli Rice

Broccoli is high in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as dietary fibre.Here is a recipe for Broccoli Rice. This is really easy to make and is a nice way to incorporate greens into your diet if you are not all that fond of veggies. By the way,


What you need to prepare Broccoli Rice:

• Broccoli Florets (Fresh or frozen) – 1 cup
• Cooked and cooled Rice – 5 cups
• Finely Diced Onions – 1 medium
• Finely Chopped Garlic Pods – 5
• Dry Red Chillies – 4 or 5
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Jeera/Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Sambar Powder – 1 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
• Oil/Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste

The Preparation Method:

• Add a few tablespoons of water to the  broccoli. Sprinkle salt, cover and boil for around 4-5 minutes.
• Heat oil/ghee in a big pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• Add onions and red chillies and saute till the onions begin to brown.
• Reduce heat and add the minced garlic to the pan. Stir fry for a few minutes.
• Add the boiled broccoli to the pan and saute for around 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
• Next, add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp Sambar Powder, 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder and 1 tsp Chilly Powder and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add more salt if required. Stir in rice to the above broccoli mixture and toss everything.
• Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes and remove from stove top. 
• Healthy and Tasty Brocolli rice is ready to be served hot with Raitha , Pickle and Pappad/Chips.