Broccoli Paratha

  Broccoli is such a healthy vegetable. It stands first in cancer prevention. Having Broccoli in our regular diet is very important. We can't find Broccoli frequently in India. You can use Cauliflower instead. Both has cancer prevention properties.

Any Broccoli haters there?? My kid is one among them. I should bribe him with Pappad or else he won't eat Broccoli. But he loves this Broccoli Paratha... Indeed he doesn't know that its Broccoli which is stuffed in. Try this delicious yet healthy Broccoli Paratha..

Here is the recipe..

Recipe For : 4 Parathas

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients: 

Wheat Flour        -  1 cup

Salt                      - As required

Hot Water           - As required

Oil                       - As required

For Stuffing:

Broccoli Florets                 - 1/2 cup

Salt                                    - As required

Turmeric Powder              - 1/4 tsp

Chili Powder                     - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder             - 1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder                  - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder     - 1/2 tsp

Corinader Leaves               - few

Procedure:

• Cut and place Broccoli florets in hot water for 10 minutes.Drain water and chop florets very fine. I Used vegetable chopper for it. You can also use knife
•  Heat oil in a pan.. When the oil is hot, add chopped florets..  Saute for 3-5 minutes and add in all the powders except garam masala powder.
• Saute it till the Broccoli gets cooked .. It will take another 5- 10 minutes.. Switch off the flame and add garam masala powder.Now the stuffing is ready..

• Add salt to wheat flour. Add hot water in small instances and knead well.. Make balls out of the dough.. Roll out chapathi dough for 2 inch diameter with the help of flour..  Place the stuffing inside and throw some flour over the stuffing.This is done to avoid the stuffing from coming out.

• Close the stuffing and remove the excess dough.

• Shape the dough with hands so that dough completely covers the stuffing..Roll out the dough with the help of flour.

Heat Dosa pan.. Place rolled out chapathi on the pan.. When its cooked on one side, turn it to other side.. If you wish add Ghee, Butter or oil.. I didn't use anything..

Serve it with curd or pickle..

Broccoli Poriyal

Broccoli Poriyal

We can simply call Broccoli as Nutrient Powerhouse. Broccoli is best when had it steamed. When its steamed, it helps the stomach to release Bile acids, which helps in lowering Cholesterol.  I once tried this Broccoli poriyal just similar to Cauliflower Poriyal. The result was so good.. From then started preparing this poriyal often.

Here goes the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Broccoli  Florets             - 2 cup

Small Onions                 - 2 or 3

Green Chilli                   - 1

Curry Leaves                 - few

Salt                                 - As required

Turmeric powder           - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder                 - 2 tsp

Cumin Powder               - 2 tsp

Mustard Seeds               - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                        - 1 tsp

Oil                                  - As required

Procedure:

• Wash the florets and place it in hot water for about 10 minutes.. This is done to remove small insects from it.
• Heat oil in cooker.. Add mustard seeds and Urad Dal.
• When mustard seeds splutter, add chopped onions, Slitted Green chilli and curry leaves.
• After a minute add florets and saute them well.. Add in salt, turmeric powder, Chilli Powder and cumin powder.
• Add little water and cook the florets for one whistle.
• After the pressure subsides, open the cooker and if there is water still in the curry ,cook in low flame till all the water evaporates.
• Serve it!! Your healthy and tasty Broccoli poriyal is ready in an instant!! Enjoy!!