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Broccoli Yogurt Sabzi

This broccoli curry is mostly dry and delicately spiced with a light coating of plain yogurt This version has been a staple at our dinner table and the Little Birdies simply adore it. I serve it with rotis or rice and dal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Bhaji, Curry, Sabzi
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: bhaji, broccoli, curry, sabzi, yogurt
Servings: 4
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli removed stems and chop into florets, use the leaves as well
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt homemade or store bought
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • pinch asafetida
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 sprig fresh curry leaves optional

Instructions

  • Trim off hard stems and cut the broccoli into florets.
    Keep the leaves.
    Rinse thoroughly under running water and allow to drain.
  • Heat a pan and add:
    1 tbsp oil
    1 tsp mustard seeds, lightly cover the pan and allow the seeds to pop and sputter completely.
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    pinch of asafetida
    1 tsp turmeric powder
    1 sprig, fresh curry leaves, if available
  • Add the washed and drained brocoli florets and leaves.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, cover the pan and allow the broccoli to steam adn cook on low heat till soft.
  • Then add:
    1/2 cup plain yogurt, homemade or store bought
    1 tsp red chili powder
    1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • Mix everything gently, cover and cook for 3-4 mins till the yogurt coats all the florets.
  • Turn off the heat and serve hot with rotis or rice.