How to Make Indian Broccoli Junka - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian cuisine offers a myriad of flavor combinations and nutritious ingredients, making it a goldmine for exciting and healthy recipes. One such dish that showcases the colorful and vibrant flavors of Indian cooking is Broccoli Junka. This dish is a delightful and wholesome combination of broccoli, spices, and chickpea flour, resulting in a mouthwatering and satisfying meal.

The star ingredient of this dish is broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable packed with essential nutrients like fib...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons gram flour (garbanzo bean flour), or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cook until they crackle, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cumin seeds; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix broccoli into onion mixture; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in gram flour and cook, stirring constantly and adding more flour if needed, until broccoli is coated and doesn't stick to the skillet, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over junka to serve.
  • Nutrition

    164 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 297mg