Sunday, 23 October 2016

Broccoli Fried Rice


          This is a great way to use up any leftover rice. Make this delicious and healthy Broccoli Fried Rice either for brunch, lunch, dinner or as a lunch box meal. Enjoy with some raita, pickle and an omelette as a bonus. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.





  • 1 cup rice, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 medium broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. ghee
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1" ginger, sliced
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. sambar powder 
  • 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
  • omelette, chilies, sliced lime to garnish (opt)





          Was the rice and drain. Pressure cook it in 1 & 1/2 cups water for 1-2 whistle. Set aside to cool. Steam the broccoli till tender. keep aside.

          Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Temper with cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté till they turn slightly brown.

          Now add the turmeric powder and mix. Then add the steamed broccoli and salt. Combine everything well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

          Add the coriander powder and sambar powder. Give it a toss and add the rice.. Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes. when done, add the coriander leaves.

           Give it a stir and cover with a lid for 5 minutes. Serve it along with the omelette and raita.




                  Heat oil & ghee. Temper with cumin seeds & sauté few seconds. Add onion, 
                  ginger, garlic, green chilies & curry leaves. Sauté till they turn slightly brown.



                                  Now add turmeric powder & mix well. 



                              Add steamed broccoli & salt. Mix well & sauté for 2 minutes.



                                 Add coriander powder & sambar powder. 



                                 Give it a toss & add rice.. Mix well & sauté for 2-3 minutes. 



                  When done, add coriander leaves. Stir well & cover with a lid for 5 minutes. 
                  


                                 Serve along with omelette & raita.
















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