Broccoli Moong Dal Stir Fry

Crunchy broccoli with crispy, nutty moong dal, seasoned with onion, green chilies and garlic. That is broccoli moong dal stir fry! A healthy, nutritious and a delicious side dish for rice and roti.

Broccoli is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin A and extremely high in Vitamin C.

Total Time: 25 – 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 – 1 ½ tablespoon Oil
• ½ teaspoon Cumin
• ½ small Onion Chopped
• 4 Green Chilies Chopped
• ½ tablespoon garlic Paste or Crushed
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 tablespoon Moong Dal Soaked
• Salt to Taste
• 1 small Tomato Chopped (opt. I did not use it this time)
• ½ lb Broccoli Florets

Preparation

• Soak Moong Dal for at least 15 - 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in pan add cumin and when it starts to pop, add onion and saute until translucent.
• Add green chilies and cook for ½ minute.
• Add garlic and when it turns light golden in color, add turmeric and salt.
• Add moong dal, stir and cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. If using tomatoes, add it cook for another minute or so, until tomatoes are cooked.
• Add broccoli florets, mix well and cover and cook for 2 minutes. Broccoli cooks very fast and I like my broccoli crunchy.
• Remove the cover, mix it, turn of the flame, cover the pan let it sit for 3-5 minutes .
• Serve immediately as a side dish with rice or with roti.

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