Dahi Broccoli | Broccoli-Yogurt Curry | Indian Curry Recipe

Dahi Broccoli | Broccoli-Yogurt Curry | Indian Curry Recipe

Author: Rumki Paul
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Persons

Dahi Broccoli is a healthy & delectable Indian curry recipe.It is a dynamic dish which is inspired by my home style cooking. Dahi Broccoli is the amalgamation of Broccolis, Onions, Yogurt and some spices. This succulent dish has the kick of Chilli with the sourness of Yogurt and the sweetness of Honey. The combination of these three are enough to activate secret saliva. This Broccoli ki Sabzi can be relished with Rice or flat breads like Rotis, Chapatis or Parathas.

I am a Broccoli lover and always keep on experimenting new dishes with this healthy green vegetable especially Broccoli recipe Indian. It is very healthy as well as easily adaptable to our daily life. It is one of the most versatile green vegetables I have ever seen in my life. The best part of this vegetable is that it can be eaten both raw and cooked. Sometimes I add small raw broccoli florets in my regular salad recipes.

Dahi Broccoli is the fruitful result of one of the experiments of my kitchen. As a Bong, I have nostalgia for any Yogurt preparation. In Bengali cuisine, there are many iconic dishes whose gravy is primarily based on Yogurt like Doi Ilish, Doi Begun and many more.

One day I had just had only one Broccoli head in my refrigerator. As I was thoroughly checking to find out what else I had in my pantry, I suddenly got a call from my Mom. She said that she had cooked Doi Patal (Snake gourd in Yogurt Sauce) for the lunch. Then I came up with the brilliant idea to prepare Dahi Broccoli which I paired up with plain Rice.

I was so excited to serve the Indian recipe of Broccoli to my family. My family loved the preparation and now Dahi Broccoli has become regular member of our lunch menu. Before jumping into the recipe, let me share few interesting facts about Broccolis.

Dahi Broccoli recipe with step by step photos and instructions have been provided in the ‘Instructions’ section of the recipe. But before jumping into the recipe, let me share few interesting facts about the recipe and Broccoli.

Benefits of Broccoli

How to make Broccoli Sabzi?

First to reduce the time of cooking of the Broccoli recipe Indian, I have microwaved the Broccolis in full power for few minutes. If you don’t have microwave, no worries, you can blanch them in hot water for 2-3 minutes. In any case, if you want to skip this step then you can directly cook them in pan. But it will take more Oil for Broccolis to get cooked and a little longer for them to get tender too.

Then for the Dahi Broccoli gravy, I have added Honey, chopped Cilantros and Garam Masala powder into the whipped yogurt and whisked nicely before adding into the gravy. I have added the yogurt into the curry as last ingredient to stop curdling.

First, I have fried the Onions and then added Ginger Garlic paste. I have not used Tomatoes in this dish because the merge of tangy Tomatoes and the sourness of Yogurt may disbalanced the taste.

In this broccoli recipe vegetarian, I have used Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds, Cardamoms and dry red Chilli for the tempering. Other than these, I have used Cumin powder, Coriander powder, Garam Masala powder and chopped fresh Cilantro herbs for flavouring. This dish is full of flavours.

To cut the sourness of Yogurt in the Dahi Broccoli gravy, I have added some Honey to the preparation. You can also use Sugar instead of Honey. But I have used honey to uphold health with taste.

To prepare a yogurt curry recipe, it is very important to add Yogurt in correct way to stop curdling. Here I am sharing few tips and tricks for yogurt-based gravy.

How to resist Yogurt to curdle during cooking Dahi Broccoli?

Ingredients:

• 1 large size Broccoli, cut into medium florets
• 2 large Onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1 cup whipped Yogurt, at room temperature
• 1 Red whole dried Chilli
• 2-3 Cardamoms
• ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• ¼ teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
• ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons Cilantros, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for cooking

1. Pour Yogurt in a bowl and bring it to room temperature.
2. Whip it nicely.
3. Add chopped Cilantros and give a nice mix.
   

4. Add Garam Masala powder and evenly mix into the Yogurt.
   

5. At the end, add Honey and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
   

6. Keep the Yogurt sauce aside.

1. Place the Broccoli on a microwavable plate and cook it on full power(850W) for 3 minutes.
   

   Note: If you don’t have microwave no worries. You can cook Broccolis directly into the pan. Add some oil into a pan. Once the oil is hot, add Broccoli florets and fry them for 2 minutes. Then on medium low flame, cook it for another 2 minutes till it loses moisture and its crunch. Stir occasionally. Once done, take them out on a plate and keep aside.

2. Put pan on flame and let it be dry.
3. Add some Oil into the same pan in high flame and add Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds, Cardamoms, whole red dry Chilli and let them crackle.
   

4. Add the chopped Onions and cook them in medium high flame till translucent.
   

5. Add Ginger-Garlic paste and give a nice mix.
   

6. Cook them in medium flame until the raw smell goes away.
7. Add the microwaved Broccolis (Step 1) into the pan and give a nice mix.
   

8. Cover the pan and cook them in low flame for couple of minutes.
9. Add Salt, Chilli powder and give a nice stir.
   

10. Cover the pan and cook them in low flame until the Broccolis get tender.
11. Add Cumin powder, Coriander powder and mix them nicely.
    

12. Let the masala cook for 30-40 seconds.
13. Add ½ cup of water into the masala and mix it nicely.
    

14. Put the flame in high and let the gravy simmers.
15. Then switch off the flame and put the pan down.
16. After 2 minutes, add the Yogurt mixture into the pan and mix properly.
    
    

17. Again, switch on the flame and put on the pan on flame.
18. Cook them in lowest flame for a minute and switch off the flame.