Broccoli Thoku(Onion Tomato Masala)

 This is usual onion tomato masal/sabzi but this time i added some broccoli florets to it.That turned out to a great filling recipe..Nice way to add in broccoli in day today cooking. This sabzi tastes good with Dosa, Puri, Chapathi even with rice it tastes good. It completely vegan and healthy side dish and you wil love eating broccoli this way :) Just try it !!

Ingredients

1. Onion   2 medium (thinly sliced)
2. Tomato   2 large( diced)
3. Broccoli   1 cup(cut in to small florets)
4. Curry leaves   few
5. Garlic   2 no.s(crushed)
6. Ginger  1" piece(crushed)
7. Cilantro   few finely chopped.
8. Turmeric powder   a pinch
9. Chilli powder   1 tsp
10. Coriander powder  1 tsp
11. Garam masala    1 tsp
12. Salt   to taste
13. Oil   2-3 tsp
14. Mustard seeds   1/2 tsp
15. Fennel seeds   1/2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan/wok, add mustard and fennel seeds,when it splutter add curry leaves and crushed garlic and ginger, fry lightly.
• Then add onions and asute nicely till turn light golden brown and add the diced tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes turn soft n mushy.
• Now add the broccoli florets and turmeric powder and stir well and fry for a minute.
• After that add chilli,coriander and garam masala powder mix everything well and fry for few minutes.
• Add about 1/2 cup of water ,cook covered in a medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Lastly add some finely chopped cilantro and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Thats it..tomato masal with broccoli is ready and serve as a side dish of your choice.
• It goes well with dosa n chapathi.