Broccoli Curry (Indian Style)

Indian Style Broccoli Curry is a simple vegetarian dinner recipe that is both tasty and easy to make! Broccoli, peanuts, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, tomato, yogurt, cilantro and olive oil come together to make this fragrant and delicious Indian curry. If you love broccoli, make sure you try our broccoli potato carrot curry next.

Broccoli Curry Ingredients

• Broccoli cut into florets
• Peanuts
• Sesame seeds
• Small onion
• Fresh garlic
• Fresh ginger
• Turmeric
• Tomato
• Yogurt
• Fresh cilantro
• Olive oil

How to make Broccoli Curry

• Step 1 – Heat a large pot of water with a teaspoon of coarse salt.
• Step 2 – When the water begins to boil (you can see bubbles), add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the water.
• Step 3 – Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a casserole or a wok over medium heat.
• Step 4 – Add the peanuts and cook for 2 minutes.
• Step 5 – Add the sesame seeds and cook for another minutes.
• Step 6 – Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• Step 7 – Add half a teaspoon of salt, garlic and ginger and cook for a minute.
• Step 8 – Add the turmeric, the tomato, the yogurt and stir for a minute.
• Step 9 – Turn the heat to low heat.
• Step 10 – Add the broccoli, black pepper and cook for 7 minutes.
• Step 11 – Serve with fresh cilantro on top.

Tips to make Broccoli Curry

• Respect the cooking time of the broccoli. Make sure you lightly boil the broccoli (as directed) rather than over-boiling to avoid having a soggy mess on your hands! The broccoli should just be lightly boiled when you put it in the frying pan.

Make this Broccoli Curry your own

• Spice things up by adding some hot pepper to this dish!

How to serve Broccoli Curry

We love serving this dish on it’s own, with some basmati rice on the side or as part of an Indian feast with a selection of Indian curries (ideas below!) and some cheese naan.

More Indian Curries

• Broccoli Potato Carrot Curry
• Chicken Karahi
• Palak Chicken
• Indian Zucchini
• Chicken Korma
• Vegetable Tikka Masala

FAQS

Is broccoli curry vegan?

Yes, this curry is not vegan, but you can swap out the yogurt for coconut cream to make this recipe vegan.

Can you freeze broccoli curry?

You can!

Can you reheat broccoli curry?

Yes, however, to keep it from getting soggy when you reheat it, I would recommend heating in the oven.

Broccoli Curry

Enjoy this tasty curry filled with broccoli, peanuts, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, tomato, yogurt, cilantro and olive oil.

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