Broccoli Aloo [Indian Broccoli Potato Stir Fry]
This delicious Vegan broccoli aloo is a perfect mid-week lunch. It takes only 15 minutes of active cooking time to make this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 small potatoes, peel, wash and quartered
- 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
- 1-2 green chili, chopped
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 whole black cardamom
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon dried mango powder(amchur powder)
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- pinch of asafetida
- salt to taste
Instructions
PREP THE VEGGIES
- Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces (medium size florets).
- Cut the potato lengthwise into 4 pieces.
- Cut the tomato lengthwise into 4 pieces.
DIRECTIONS FOR BROCCOLI ALOO
- Heat oil in a Kadai or a wok. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, asafetida, whole black cardamom, and bay leaf. Allow the cumin seeds to crackle.
- Add potatoes, a pinch of turmeric, and salt to taste. Mix and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook the potatoes until 85% cooked.
- Next, add broccoli, and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes on high heat stirring frequently.
- Add the tomatoes, ginger, and green chili. Add the spices coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, and salt to taste. Mix and cover and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are cooked.Note: Broccoli changes color and becomes soft but not mushy.
- Lastly, add some garam masala and mix. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy broccoli aloo with some roti, rice, and dal.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips For Broccoli Aloo
- FAQ's
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Aloo [Indian Broccoli Potato Stir Fry]
Amount per Serving
Calories
194
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
1252
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
1286
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
151
mg
183
%
Calcium
107
mg
11
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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