Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry is an easy recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. It can be served as a salad, a side dish, or when you want to have only a vegetable dish for lunch or dinner!
Easy and Simple Broccoli Stir Fry
I do not like to eat raw broccoli, and even adding it to salad is not for me. But I love stir-fried broccoli, and I prefer to have it as a side dish or to add it to my pasta or salad. While stir frying the broccoli with only salt and pepper is fine for me, sometimes I like to make it more flavorful. As an Indian, I prefer to season broccoli with Indian spices when it comes to flavors. So that is how I made this Broccoli Stir Fry. However, it is not complicated and I have not used a lot of different spices. Adding a little garam masala adds many flavors, chaat masala makes the dish more enjoyable. But feel free to customize the recipe and make it with your favorite spices. Making Broccoli Stir Fry is super easy and quick. It is great as a side dish or to have as a large portion of vegetables with lunch or dinner.
How To Make Broccoli Stir Fry
Rinse the broccoli florets and completely drain. Set aside. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix water, cornstarch, maple syrup (or sugar), and soy sauce. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and chopped ginger. I used olive oil, but you can use sesame oil or peanut oil for more flavor.
Stir-fry the ginger for a few seconds, then add the sesame seeds. Instead of white sesame seeds, you can use brown sesame seeds. Fry the seeds until they start popping or are lightly golden.
Add broccoli and mix well. Cook the broccoli on moderately high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and cornstarch mixture. Stir immediately to mix everything well. Continue cooking broccoli on medium-high heat until the florets are tender but still slightly firm and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garam masala and chaat masala, mix well. Turn off the heat and squeeze lemon juice to taste if you prefer.
Transfer the broccoli stir fry to the serving bowl, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Storing Suggestions
It is best to serve the Broccoli Stir Fry immediately. But if you have leftovers, cover it tightly and refrigerate for two days. Reheat it on the stovetop on moderately high heat or air fry until heated through before serving.
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Make A Salad: Add the stir-fried broccoli to your green salad and make it more filling and healthier. Zoodles: Add zucchini noodles for a fun and healthy variation. Paneer: To add more protein and creaminess to the Broccoli Stir fry, add paneer cubes. For a vegan diet, add tofu. Make Dinner: Add this flavorful stir-fried broccoli to your pasta or fried rice for a complete and healthy meal.
