In this recipe, the florets of broccoli are blended well with the pepper. The addition of thyme, a herb, enhances the flavour of the dish. The sharp taste of pepper along with thyme, onions and garlic makes the broccoli very appetising. It tastes best when eaten hot.
In this recipe the dried form of thyme is used instead of the fresh ones. This form of thyme is easily available in the market. You need to crush the thyme before adding. Add thyme at the beginning itself and not at the end so that the flavour of thyme is released.
Broccoli pepper fry can be eaten as a starter. You can eat it with chapatis too.
Broccoli is healthy as it contains more Vitamin C compared to Green leafy vegetables or any other vegetable. This helps to fight various diseases including cancer.
Ingredients
200g broccoli (separated in florets)
1 onion big (finely chopped)
1 pod garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
a pinch of thyme(dried)
3 teaspoon olive oil
One and a half tsp salt or salt to taste
Method
Boiling the Broccoli
Clean and wash the broccoli. Remove the broccoli from the water and place it in a bowl.
Take a vessel and add water twice the quantity of broccoli (about 400ml) so that the broccoli can be fully submerged in it.
Boil the water. Switch off the gas/induction stove. At this stage add 1 tsp salt.
Add the washed and cleaned broccoli into it and keep it in it for around 5 minutes.
Remove it from the water using a strainer and wash again with cold water to retain the greenness of the broccoli and to prevent it from overcooking.
Note: Do not allow the broccoli to be in the hot water for a long time as it will get cooked.
How to make Broccoli Pepper Fry?
Take a kadai or a heavy thick bottomed pan or a cast-iron skillet and heat it. Add oil and allow the oil to get heated.
Add garlic and stir fry for around 2 minutes.
Add onions and saute till the onions become translucent. Take the thyme and crush it in your fingers and add.
Then add the broccoli. The green broccoli is a real treat to the eye.
Sprinkle pepper. Stir further till the ingredients blend well. Finally, add salt and give a stir.
On adding salt the broccoli tends to release water. Keep heating till the water evaporates on a high medium flame.
Note: For crispier broccoli heat it for a longer time. Stir carefully as the florets tend to break.
Serve hot and enjoy your Broccoli Pepper Fry 🙂