Indian Broccoli Junka

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Try this Indian broccoli junka recipe for tender broccoli tossed in a spicy mixture of ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric. Serve with naan or other Indian bread.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • ½ teaspoon mustard seed

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 head broccoli, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons water

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 3 tablespoons gram flour (garbanzo bean flour), or more as needed

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cook until they crackle, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cumin seeds; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Mix broccoli into onion mixture; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in gram flour and cook, stirring constantly and adding more flour if needed, until broccoli is coated and doesn't stick to the skillet, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over junka to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
12g Fat
10g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1323mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 69mg 76%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 297mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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