Broccoli-Bean Sprouts Stir Fry

Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables and I use it extensively for preparing pasta,soups, salads and many side dishes. It is high in vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with anti-cancer properties. In order to utilize all the nutritional benefits of broccoli, care should be taken that it shouldn't be over cooked or deep fried. Steamed or raw broccoli is always the best.

For this recipe I have used bean sprouts as a combination for stir fried broccoli. For an Indo-Chinese  version , you can also season it with soya sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium Broccoli head,cut into florets
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 medium Onion,finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 big Garlic pods,finely sliced
• 2 Green chillies
• A generous pinch of  Pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp lime juice (optional)

Procedure:

Add some hot water in a  large bowl and blanch the broccoli florets for 3-4 mins . Drain and keep aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds, garlic, slit green chillies and sauté for few seconds.Add the onions and saute until the turn light brown.

Add the broccoli florets, salt, pepper and cook covered for 4-5 minutes on low flame. 

Add the bean sprouts, saute on medium flame for 2-3 mins and switch off the flame. Serve hot.

 For a tangy version, after switching off the  flame add a tsp of lemon juice and serve hot.