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Broccoli Masala Curry

Broccoli Masala Curry

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as broccoli curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Broccoli masala curry: fried florets simmered in an onion, tomato and beaten curd gravy with cumin and pepper. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

18 items

4 people
  • Broccoli1
  • Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Cumin¼ tsp
  • Black Peppercorns¼ tsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped2
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Salt½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Water½ cup
  • Beaten Curd3 tbsp
  • Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Sugar¼ tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • Fresh Cream2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy146kcal584kcal
Protein2g8g
Carbohydrate11g42g
Fat11g44g
Fibre2.1g8.4g
Sugar4.7g19g

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the broccoli into florets. Wash and clean them, and strain the water. Set aside to dry.

    Broccoli

  2. 2

    Grind the tomato into a puree. Set aside.

    Tomato

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan. Fry the broccoli for 2 minutes on high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Oil

  4. 4

    Add oil in the same pan. Once it heats up, add cumin and black peppercorn. Add onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns golden brown in colour.

    OilCuminBlack PeppercornsOnionGreen Chilli

  5. 5

    Add ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomato puree, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

    Ginger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWater

  6. 6

    Add beaten curd, garam masala powder and sugar. Stir and cook on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Finish with chopped coriander leaves and fresh cream (if using). Serve with rice or chapathi.

    Beaten CurdGaram Masala PowderSugarCoriander LeavesFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Broccoli Masala Curry take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Broccoli Masala Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Broccoli Masala Curry vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Broccoli Masala Curry spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Broccoli Masala Curry?
1 Broccoli, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 2 Tomato, 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Broccoli Masala Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Broccoli Masala Curry?
About 146 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • R

    Raga Priya VOctober 2025

    thank you for the recipe

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  • C

    A Cookd cookOctober 2026

    I tried for the 1st time... It came out too gd

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