Simple Indian Curried Broccoli in Air Fryer or Stove Top

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

PrepTime:15 mins   CookTime:5 mins   Cuisine:Indian

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Simple Indian Curried Broccoli Florets, is my brand new recipe, dear readers! Yes, get prepared to elevate your broccoli game with a burst of Indian flavours in the air fryer / stove / oven. 🙂

This is a dish that marries the goodness of this green superfood with the aromatic spices of India.

Broccoli, with its crisp florets and vibrant green hue, takes on a new avatar in this recipe.

As we dive into the details, you’ll discover how the Instant Vortex Air fryer / oven transforms this dish into a crisp and tender masterpiece.

The broccoli florets emerge with a delightful crunch, perfectly complemented by the rich and savoury curry seasoning.

So, join us as we embark on this flavourful trial into the realm of Indian-style curried broccoli in the air fryer or on a stove top pan just in 5 mins. 🙂 🙂 

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1. Health Benefits of the recipe, ‘Easy Curried Broccoli Florets’:
2. Other recipes from my blog:
3. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Low Calorie Curried Broccoli in Air Fryer or Stove Top’:
4. Prep Work:
5. Prepare the Curried Seasoning:
6. Coating the Broccoli Florets:
7. Indian Curried Broccoli on Stove Top Pan:
8. Air Fryer Indian Curried Broccoli Florets:
9. Tips & Storage:
10. Result:
11. Recipe Card & Print:

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Health Benefits of the recipe, ‘Easy Curried Broccoli Florets’:

Broccoli is an excellent green vegetable, which is rich in fibre, iron, folic acid and vitamin C, K. It is very low in calorie.

Rice Flour is plant based, gluten free flour suitable even for celiac diets. It has carbs and gives crispiness to the veg.

Curry Powder Here is my recipe⇒ South Indian Curry Powder Recipe / Koora Karam Podi  You can check it, to see health benefits it provides.

To Conclude This simple broccoli side recipe is perfectly suitable for Low Oil, Low Carb, Diabetic friendly, kids friendly, Plant based, Vegan, vegetarian, Celiac, Weight Loss, Iron Rich diets.

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Ingredients:

• Broccoli Florets – 3 cups / 240 gm
• Salt – 2 teaspoons (or as per taste)
• Turmeric Powder – ½ teaspoon
• Hot Boiling Water – 4 cups
• Rice flour – 2 tablespoons
• Curry leaves – 10
• Dry Red Chilli Flakes – 2 teaspoons
• Garlic Powder – 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Onion Powder – 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Indian Curry Powder – 3 teaspoons
• Cooking Oil – 2 teaspoons (for air fryer method)
•        ”            ”  – 2 tablespoons (for stove top method)

Special Ingredients:

• Indian Curry Powder
• Rice Flour

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Low Calorie Curried Broccoli in Air Fryer or Stove Top’:

Prep Work:

Gather all the ingredients at one place. In a wide mixing bowl, add the hot boiling water, salt (1 teaspoon) and turmeric powder.

Transfer the broccoli florets into the mixing bowl, to blanch. Leave it on kitchen platform for 15 mins.

Prepare the Curried Seasoning:

Meanwhile, into a wide mixing bowl, add all these>> South Indian Curry Powder, rice flour, fresh curry leaves, salt, dry red chilli flakes. Mix up everything.

Coating the Broccoli Florets:

When the florets have blanched for 15 mins, strain the water, transfer the florets into the bowl of seasonings.

Using a spoon, gently turn the florets over the seasoning mix. See that each floret is coated all over.

Indian Curried Broccoli on Stove Top Pan:

Put a frying pan on stove top over high flame. Add oil, let it heat.

Transfer all the broccoli florets, stir fry gently but turning each.

After 5 mins of stirring continuously, switch the flame off.

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Done!

Air Fryer Indian Curried Broccoli Florets:

Spread the air fryer mesh with a layer of parchment paper. Brush it with oil throughout.

Place the florets in a single layer, see that they are separated from each other.

Close the air fryer. Set>> mode to AIR FRY, time to 5 mins, temperature to 180°C / 356°F.

No need to reverse or flip.

The timer beeps, when the timer is done. Open the air fryer, remove the florets gently and serve immediately. Done!

Tips & Storage:

• Adjust the salt & spice as per your taste.
• Feel free to use frozen broccoli florets too. In that case you need not blanch the florets. Go for prepare the seasoning and coating, roasting.
• Oil Free / WFPB options: Just skip brushing the air fryer mesh with oil. Then, this recipe totally fits into plant based, oil free, whole foods diet.
• Oven Baked Method: Follow the same instructions just like the Air Fryer method.
• Storage: I wouldn’t prefer to make and store them, as the crispness of the broccoli would be lost.
• Hence, it would be rather good to make them and serve immediately.

Result:

• In this Roasted Broccoli Florets recipe, each bite is a harmonious blend of earthy broccoli and the warming embrace of Indian seasonings, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
• The broccoli florets, gently sautéed in a medley of spices, become tender yet retain their natural crunch.
• Whether you’re serving it as an accompaniment to your main course or relishing it as a wholesome snack, you can see that the spices and healthful ingredients come together in perfect harmony.

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