Broccoli & Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe

The Broccoli & Vegetable Curry Recipe is a twist to the traditional curry from the Mangalorean Cuisine in Karnataka. This curry is made from roasted condiments and made into a curry paste with coconut. The broccoli is cooked and simmered in a tangy and spicy coconut curry base, that brings out the best flavors of this dish. Serve the Broccoli & Vegetable Coconut Curry, along with Neer Dosa or Kerala (Lachha) Paratha or even plain steamed rice. Course : Side Dish Ingridients : 400 grams Broccoli , cut into florets 1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum) , thinly sliced 1 Onion , chopped 4 Dry Red Chilli 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds) 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns Tamarind , lemon size 2 cups Fresh coconut , grated 3 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) Salt , to taste Oil , for cooking Instructions To begin making the Broccoli & Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe, we will first make the Broccoli Curry Masala. In a small pan; roast the dry red chillies, fenugreek, coriander, cumin and black pepper until you can smell the roasted aromas. Add these to a small blender jar, along with the coconut, tamarind and turmeric powder. Grind the spices adding very little water to make a smooth curry paste. The curry paste is now ready. Keep aside.In the next step; heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan; add the chopped onions, broccoli and red bell peppers and saute for a couple of minutes until the onions are soft and tender. Add the curry paste and saute for a couple of more minutes. Stir in salt and add about 1-1/2 to 2 cups of water. You essentially want a thick gravy for the Broccoli Curry; hence add water accordingly. Give all the ingredients a good stir. Check the salt levels and adjust to suit your taste. Give the mixture a quick boil only when you are ready to serve. Serve the Broccoli & Vegetable Coconut Curry, along with Neer Dosa or Kerala (Lachha) Paratha or even plain steamed rice.