Broccoli Masala Curry
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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 itemsRed Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Water½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Beaten Curd3 tbsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Black Peppercorns¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Broccoli1
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 148kcal | 592kcal |
| Protein | 2.2g | 8.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 11g | 43g |
| Fat | 11g | 44g |
| Fibre | 2.2g | 8.8g |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 19g |
Method
- 1
Cut the broccoli into florets. Wash and clean them, and strain the water. Set aside to dry.
Broccoli
- 2
Grind the tomato into a puree. Set aside.
Tomato
- 3
Heat oil in a pan. Fry the broccoli for 2 minutes on high heat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
- 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.
Black PeppercornsCuminOnionGreen ChilliSunflower Oil
- 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.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderWaterGinger Garlic PasteSalt
- 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.
Garam Masala PowderFresh CreamBeaten CurdSugarCoriander Leaves
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 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Tomato, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, 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 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- R
Raga Priya VOctober 2025
thank you for the recipe