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Simple Indian Curried Broccoli in Air Fryer or Stove Top

VegCookBook by Praveena
Easy Low Carb Broccoli Florets or Indian style Curried Broccoli Bites, a simple, healthy dish made within 5 mins. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips for both Stove Top and Air Fryer Methods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • 2 Wide Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Frying pan (for stove-top method)
  • 1 Air-Fryer for air-fryer method

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

1 cup=250ml; ¾ cup=180ml; ½cup=125ml; 1 tbsp=14ml; 1 tsp = 4ml

    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 Seasoning Mix:

    • Meanwhile, into a wide mixing bowl, add all these>> 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 stirring continuously for 5 mins, switch the flame off. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Done!

    Air Fryer Method 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!

    Notes

    Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS!
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