Broccoli And Aloo Poriyal Recipe - South Indian Broccoli And Potato Stir Fry
The Broccoli and Potato Poriyal Recipe is a simple, yet wholesome recipe made by stir frying the broccoli and potato separately and tossed it with the basic set of condiments. Stir frying the vegetables, brings our the fresh taste and in addition retains the nutrients present in both of these super foods.
Ingredients
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1 Broccoli
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cut into florets
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3 Potatoes (Aloo)
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peeled and cut into wedges
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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roughly torn
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
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for cooking
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Broccoli And Aloo Poriyal Recipe (Broccoli & Potato Stir Fry), first prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready
Step 2
We will cook the broccoli and potatoes separately, as each one of them have separate cooking times
Step 3
Heat a teaspoon of oil in Kadai/ Wok; add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle
Step 4
Add the cut potatoes, sprinkle salt and stir fry them until cooked through
Step 5
Cover the pan while the potatoes are cooking, so the steam created will make them cook faster
Step 6
Once the potatoes are done, add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder
Step 7
Saute till the spices get well coated into the potatoes
Step 8
Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the potatoes to a dish and keep aside
Step 9
In the same Kadai/ Wok, heat half a teaspoon if oil and add the cut broccoli florets
Step 10
Sprinkle some salt and stir fry until the broccoli is just about cooked through
Step 11
If you over cook them, they will become soggy when you mix with the potatoes
Step 12
Cover the pan while cooking so the steam created makes the broccoli cook faster
Step 13
Once the broccoli is cooked through, stir in the roasted potatoes
Step 14
Check the salt and spices, adjust to suit your taste and serve
Step 15
Serve the Broccoli and Potato Poriyal Recipe along with a bowl of Thakkali Rasam (Tomato Rasam) and Steamed Rice for a comforting meal