Broccoli Stir fry (with grated coconut) / Thoran

Broccoli is a healthy veggie which I have noticed only after coming to US.It looks similar to cauliflower but is got a bright greeny color.Earlier I made the Baked broccoli cutlets.This time I tried the same style as we prepare the cauliflower stir fry and made this stir fry.The biggest suspense is that nobody at home ever understood that its broccoli,when I prepared it for the first time.Now,I have frequently added this veggie to the menu and it's a real yummy delicious & healthy stir fry :)

Ingredients
broccoli 1/2 lb(225g)
onion 1chopped small
green chillies 4-5
garlic cloves 3
ginger 1" piece shredded
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
oil 3tsp
mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
salt
curry leaves


to grind coarse
coconut grated/shredded 1/3cup
shallots 3-4
cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder a pinch (optional)

Method
-Wash the broccoli in warm water and add little salt.Leave for 5 minutes,remove from water and chop it very small.
-Peel, wash and chop onion, garlic and ginger.Make a paste of ginger garlic.Wash and cut green chillies,Keep aside.
-Pulse the coconut ,shallots and cumin seeds thrice in a blender to get a coarse mixture without adding water.
-Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
-Saute onion and add curry leaves.Keep stirring till translucent.
-Add the green chillies,saute.Add the ginger garlic paste.Saute till raw smell disappears.
-Add the chopped broccoli in it and give a quick toss.Add turmeric powder,stir once again.Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes on medium heat.
-Check if cooked,add the coarsely ground coconut mix and salt.Cook again for 5mins.
-Open the lid,toss and stir fry till the moisture content disappears.
-Serve with steamed rice!

Servings~1salad plate full

NOTES
*You can use the same method and prepare the cauliflower florets too.

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