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Achari Broccoli – Broccoli Cooked In Tangy Achari Spices

Broccoli cooked in aromatic achari spices, this tangy Achari Broccoli is super delicious and can be paired with either rotis, or hot rice. The distinct flavour of the broccoli when cooked with fresh spices and the hit of the aamchoor gives it a kick that is unmatchable!

I love broccoli. In fact it is no unknown fact that  I love all winter veggies. It is heartwarming and soul-satisfying when you eat steaming hot sabzis in winter. Most people, especially kids don’t really want to have Broccoli usually – but try this Achari Broccoli recipe once and am sure they’ll convert too!

Achari Broccoli Recipe

So some time ago, I went to Russell market with a good friend of mine, D, and picked up a real nice broccoli – fresh and green, both crisp and tender. And then began the infamous quest on what to what to make with it. I normally mix broccoli in stir fry veggies or bake something with it but this time I wanted to try something totally different and started browsing the many many cooking books that I own. Did I tell you that’s my latest obsession these days? I just cannot have enough of them. I keep thinking I should stop buying them at some point, but then, you know how it is! Anyway, as usual, I digress – looking at the books I decided to make a nice looking Achari Broccoli recipe from Nita Mehta’s Diet Recipes.

Achari Broccoli Recipe

It turned out to be so yummy that no one at home could stop eating it, not even the resident fussy-eater. The broccoli’s distinct taste, when combined with the fresh spices like kalonji and saunf gives this often unappreciated vegetable a brilliant kick.  Kid-friendly and super easy to make, this delectable dish is sure to shine on your dining table, be it for a proper sit-down meal with your friends or a simple weekday one with family.

I love experimenting with spices in sabzis and dals and this Achari Tinda Wali Dal (Spiced Lentils with Apple Gourd)  is often made at home as well. You can try this super delicious authentic Achari Masala if you’re in the mood for freshly ground spices or this Adrak ki sabji too.

If you are like me and also like tweaking recipes, I think it would turn out very good with our good old cauliflower too. So if you don’t have broccoli handy, don’t worry – just try it with gobhi instead!

Achari Broccoli

Achari Broccoli - Broccoli Cooked In Tangy Achari Spices

Broccoli cooked in aromatic achari spices, this tangy Achari Broccoli is super delicious and can be paired with either rotis, or hot rice. The distinct flavour of the broccoli when cooked with fresh spices and the hit of the aamchoor gives it a kick that is unmatchable!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine global vegetarian, Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gm lauki (the recipe asked for kaddu)
  • 150 gm broccoli basically a medium sized cut into florets
  • 1 tomato firm chopped (the recipe asked to remove pulp )
  • 2 onions large chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp Dhaniya powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste chilli powder

For the Achaari Tempering

  • 3/4 tsp seeds nigella (kalonji)
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • 3/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 3/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3/4 tsp fennel (saunf)
  • 2 chillies red broken

Instructions
 

  • Boil 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 tsp of salt. Add the Broccoli and cook for about 2-3 minutes till crisp tender. Remove from water and keep aside (my tip : dont throw the water away try to use it, it has a lot of nutrients)
  • Collect all the achari ingredients for tempering. Heat the oil in kadhai and add all of them together.
  • After a minute, add the onions and cool till light brown.
  • Add salt, turmeric, dhaniya powder & chilli powder.
  • Stir for a few seconds and add the lauki to it.
  • Stir fry for about 2 minutes and add 1/2 cup of water (my tip : use the same water in which u boiled the broccoli there will still be little left and you can use it for making dal, atta - yeah I know, I am a little mad this way in trying to save the nutrients from the veggies.. I think a little something we can do to make sure we are getting good stuff inside our bodies.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes till the lauki is cooked but still holds its shape.
  • Sprinkle dry mango powder.
  • Add the broccoli and tomatoes.
  • Mix well and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve hot with phulkas and dal tadka - a yummy and a very healthy meal.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. Swaram says

    January 29, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I luvvvv Broccoli too .. looks yummy … will try this one over the weekend πŸ˜€

    Reply
  2. Swati says

    January 29, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    nice and easy ..shd try asap

    Reply
  3. Writerzblock says

    January 29, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Third!! Wow, looks yummy. Mon, seriously, time for you to get a new Foodie blog.

    Reply
  4. Life Begins says

    January 29, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Lovely. Sounds and looks delicious.
    Will give it a try this weekend

    Reply
  5. Smita says

    January 29, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    This sounds & looks yummy!!! Will give it a try!! Thanks for sharing it here πŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Indian Homemaker says

    January 29, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Love healthy and tasty recipes!! Thanks!! I am so trying this … and I am like you I too save every drop of nutrition πŸ™‚

    Reply
  7. choxbox says

    January 29, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    sounds yummy monika. shouldn’t have read this just before dinner time!

    Reply
  8. Solilo says

    January 30, 2010 at 10:19 am

    I don’t like Broccoli but Peanut loves it. See, I am one of those mothers who would discourage her daughter from such greens. Hehehe.. anyways, I make it for her.

    Reply
  9. Phoenixritu says

    January 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Sounds yummy! I love all kinds of gobhi. Must try this

    Reply
  10. homecooked says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    Looks yum Monika. Bookmarked to try πŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. homecooked says

    February 12, 2010 at 4:10 am

    Tried this Monika and it came out really good πŸ™‚ Thanks. Have posted it on my blog.

    Reply
  12. monikamanchanda says

    February 13, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    aaah i can’t manage it pal… i am posting it here once a week and for sometime atleast will continue that way

    Reply
  13. monikamanchanda says

    February 13, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    LOL u are a cutie sols

    Reply
  14. monikamanchanda says

    February 13, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    thanks a lot HC hugs

    Reply
  15. Henri says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Hey came here via homecooked! I am a voracious consumer of broccoli. I am making this tomorrow itself. Thanks πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. monikamanchanda says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:09 am

    thanks for dropping by and let me know if u liked it

    Reply
  17. roop says

    October 21, 2010 at 1:55 am

    mon, question!! how is it different than regular gobhi ki sabzi except that we add the khattai (amchoor and tomato)?

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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