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Broccoli Besan Nu Shaak

Broccoli is having so many health benefits. It purifies the liver and spleen. It lowers cholesterol level. It helps to solve vitamin D deficiency. Broccoli Besan Nu Shaak is a healthy dish, which goes well with Roti - Paratha.

Shaak

Source: Harita Mehta

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Broccoli – 1 cup, cut into bite-sized florets (washed and dried)

Oil – 2 Tbsp, divided

Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida – 1/8 tsp

Garlic – 1 Tbsp, finely chopped

Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped

Salt – to taste

Chickpea Flour (Besan) – 1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

Cumin Powder – 1/4 tsp

Dry Mango Powder – 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Powder – 1/4 tsp or to taste

Lime or Lemon Juice – to taste for garnishing

Method:

Heat 1 Tbsp Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Cumin Seeds and allow them to sizzle. Add Asafoetida, Garlic and Green Chilies. Stir for 15 seconds.

Oil
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Add Broccoli and mix well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Lightly salt the broccoli and continue to cook covered for another 2-3 minutes

Broccoli
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In a separate bowl, combine Chickpea Flour, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Dry Mango Powder, Garam Masala, Salt, Coriander Powder and Red Chili Powder. Add 1 Tbsp Oil and incorporate it well into the flour.  Uncover the broccoli and sprinkle the Chickpea Flour mixture evenly over all of the florets. DO NOT MIX. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Besan
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Uncover the broccoli and sprinkle a little water (just enough to moisten the chickpea flour lightly). Mix, cover and cook for another 3 minutes. Garnish with Lime/Lemon Juice and serve hot with chapati or rice and daal.

Reasy
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