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BROCCOLI RICE IN INDIAN STYLE

      Broccoli though very healthy i buy this very rarely as kids will not prefer to eat this. I normally make a Broccoli Soup or Broccoli stir fry  but this wanted to try a rice recipe with broccoli and made a Indian style Broccoli rice . This is almost similar to my recipe of capsicum rice. Me and my hubby enjoyed this broccoli rice and some how kids also had a little. You can make this for lunch box too as this can be done in a jiffy.

INGREDIENTS:(Serves 2-3 )

BROCCOLI FLORETS	3/4 CUP
BASMATI RICE	3/4 CUP
ONION	2
OIL	1 TBLSP
GINGER GARLIC PASTE	3/4 TSP
SAMBAR POWDER	1 AND 1/2 TSP (can replace with red chilli powder too)
GARAM MASALA	1/4 TSP
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
SALT	AS NEEDED
CORIANDER LEAVES	FEW

METHOD:

• Wash the broccoli florets and keep it aside.

• Thinly slice the onions,
• Wash and soak the rice in 1 and 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook this with little salt and a drop of oil for 3 whistles
• Fluff the rice with fork and allow it to cool by spreading it in a wide plate.
• In a pan add  oil and add in the ginger garlic paste. Saute in a low flame till the raw smell goes.
• Add the thinly sliced onions and saute till they turns into nice golden brown colour.

• Now add the broccoli florets and add the sambar powder,turmeric powder, garam masala and salt.
• Saute in a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes till the raw smell of the masala powder goes off. The broccoli should be crunchy.

• Switch off the flame and add this mixture to the rice.

• Gently mix it well and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with any raitha of your choice.

Notes:

1. You can add chopped capsicum or green peas to the rice . If adding , add after the addition of broccoli.
2. 1-2 tblsp of chopped mint leaves can be added in the beginning to enhance the flavor.
3. You can add peanuts after the ginger garlic paste is done.