Best Broccoli Spears In Indian Spice Dressing Recipes

MICROWAVED SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large microwave-safe bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
• Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
• When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
• NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli spears in a single layer on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or non-stick sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning, lemon zest and some cheese; toss. Bake for 15 minutes, stir to re-distribute seasoning and oil for even coating. Continue to bake for 10 minutes or until florets begin to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional cheese.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel off tough outer skin of broccoli stem, then halve broccoli crosswise (top half with florets should equal length of bottom half). Cut bottom half (stem) lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide wedges, then cut top half (stem with florets) into long spears with 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
• Heat a wok over high heat until beginning to smoke, then add canola oil and swirl to coat sides. Stir-fry garlic until golden, about 30 seconds, then add broccoli and stir-fry 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and stock and cook, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS AND CARDAMOM (MALAI BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Break the broccoli into bite-size pieces. Place all the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix well, using a spatula, spoon or electric mixer to combine. Add the broccoli and mix using clean hands, making sure the mixture gets into all the nooks and crannies of the florets.
• Divide the broccoli between the 2 baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes. Turn the pieces over and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, crunchy and charred in places. Pile into a bowl and serve.

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
• Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
• Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI SPEARS IN INDIAN-SPICE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine amchoor and water in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 5 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam. Remove from oven. Uncover and reserve.
• Put sesame seeds in a 1-quart souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Stir in mustard seeds. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in cardamom seeds and sesame oil. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Stir reserved amchoor liquid into seed mixture. Stir in salt. Allow to cool.
• Seeds from dressing will rise to the top; spoon them over the broccoli florets. Pour remaining dressing over all. Let broccoli marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature (or longer in the refrigerator), occasionally spooning dressing over the spears.