Broccoli chutney

Hello everyone,

Broccoli chutney is a healthy and delicious chutney. It is packed with iron, fiber and Vitamin C. It tastes great when served with idli or dosa.

Here is the recipe for 4 servings.

Ingredients:

Broccoli -  1 bunch

Water - 2 cups

Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Chana dal - 1 tbsp

Tamarind - 1/2 tsp

Green chili - 1 or 2

Hing  a pinch

Salt as required

Oil - 1 tbsp

To temper:

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Split urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 4-5 nos

Pre-preparation:

1. Pluck the broccoli florets into small pieces. Boil the water in a vessel with salt. Cook the florets for 5-6 mins until stem turns soft.

2. Strain them in a colander and keep the florets aside.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add chana dal, urad dal, little tamarind,  green chili according to spice level and a pinch of hing. Fry till dal turns golden brown and transfer it to blender.

2. Add cooked broccoli and salt to blender. Grind it to a smooth paste. Transfer it to a bowl. 

3. Heat oil in another small pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal. When mustard seeds splutters, add curry leaves. 

4. Switch off the stove and add it to chutney. 

5. Broccoli chutney tastes great when served with idli or dosa.