Aromatic Spiced Long-Stem Broccoli

Name: Aromatic Spiced Long-Stem Broccoli
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) long-stem broccoli (broccolini); 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) long-stem broccoli (broccolini); 1 green chilli, or to taste; Handful of fresh coriander (cilantro); Handful of fresh coriander (cilantro); 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp brown mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp fennel seeds; ½ tsp nigella seeds; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp coconut cream; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp jaggery (or soft brown sugar); 1 tsp jaggery (or soft brown sugar); Fine sea salt, to taste; Juice of 1 small lime

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

15-Minute Indian

By Anjula Devi

Published 2025

About

Whenever I prepare long-stem broccoli, I always think of my first visit to Manchester United. It was the very first dish I cooked for the Executive Chef and his team, and one that helped to land me the role of Consultant Chef.

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) long-stem broccoli (broccolini)

Asia
India
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Fill and boil the kettle.
Wash and rinse the broccoli and trim, then place in a bowl and pour over enough hot kettle water to ensure that the broccoli is completely covered. Set aside.
Slit the green chilli lengthways. Chop the fresh coriander.
Place a wok on a medium heat, then add the following ingredients in this order: coconut oil, brown