Indian Style Broccoli Stirfry

Broccoli is a power house of nutrition. It is a rich source of calcium, vitamin c, and folic acid. So let's cook broccoli Indian way.......... It's tasty.

Ingredients:

• Broccoli- 250 gm (approx 2 cups)
• Onion, chopped- ½ to ¾ cup
• Garlic cloves, crushed- 6
• Green chilies, cut- 2
• Asafoetida ( Hing)- ¼ tsp
• Garam masala- 1 tsp
• Fresh coconut, scraped- 2 tbsp (optional)
• Oil- 2 to 3 tbsp
• Salt- to taste

Method:

• Cut the broccoli into florets.Take tender steams and chop them.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the garlic, green chillies and saute for a while.
• Add chopped onions and sauté till it becomes translucent.
• Add hing and saute for a while.
• Add the broccoli, salt and mix well and cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for a while on a low flame. Keep stirring in between.
• Add garam masala when broccoli is half cooked(the broccoli should not become very tender, it should be little crisp even after cooking).
• Finally add the coconut and stir for a while. You may add little lemon juice if you like.
• Serve hot with chapati or dal-rice.