This is a traditional Southern Indian way to serve broccoli, and it is my favorite way to eat it. One of my college roommates was from India, and she taught me how to make this years ago. You can use the same technique and spices with lots of vegetables, but broccoli tastes best to me. It is a quick and easy way to make broccoli that tastes very different from the classic American preparation.
This recipes uses some traditional Indian spices. I add spilt black gram beans (urad dahl) to saute with the broccoli. I can find them in my local grocery, but they aren’t really essential to the dish, so you can leave them out if they are hard to find.
It also uses the technique of popping black mustard seeds, which is pretty easy to do. First you heat oil in a pan over medium high heat, and when it is hot add the mustard seeds.
and cover the pot with a lid. The seeds will start to pop and spatter all over if you don’t cover the pan.
It only takes a minute or so for the seeds to finish popping, but it gives the dish a nice deep flavor.
Broccoli with Mustard Seeds and Cumin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dahl, optional
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 bunches broccoli, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cover until they stop popping.
- Stir in the urad dahl and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add the cumin and stir.
- Add the broccoli and mix it well. Then pour in the water and cover the pan quickly, and lower the heat.
- Let the broccoli steam for about 8 minutes, then remove the lid and add salt if desired.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 139Sodium: 102mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 8g
A lot of times I’ll put ground mustard on my broccoli, but I’ve never seen anything like this before. Great recipe!
That sounds really good. I have a bottle of mustard seeds in the cupboard that I have had no clue what to do with!
I’ve not tried this combination! Looks good!
That sounds really delicious. We have so much broccoli by the end of growing season I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. Thanks!
I love cumin and I bet I would like to try this too. How awesome that you were able to learn about Indian cooking from your roommate.
mmm I love broccoli. This sounds like a great dish to try.
Interesting. I never would have thought to combine those seasons, especially on broccoli.
This sounds great. I love new ways to change up veggies!
I’ll have to try this. I love anything broccoli.
Sounds like a wonderful recipe – thanks for sharing!
Ooo looks yummy! Perfect for the summer!
That sounds wonderful! I love cumin but have never thought to add it to broccoli.
I love cumin and broccoli. This looks so good.
That sounds amazing. The mustard seed popping sounds interesting. I may have to give that a try.
Mmm, that looks really good!
Anne
Easy to make, looks yummy and healthy.. that a win, win, win! Thanks