(Broccoli Thoran, Broccoli ki Sabzi)

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Ingredients
Broccoli - 1 bunch 
Onion - 1/2 (finely chopped/ grated)
Green Chillies - 1
Grated Coconut - 2 tblsp
Curry leaves - 1 string
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Dry red Chillies - 2
Urad dhal - 2 tblsp
Salt - as needed
Method
1. Wash the broccoli and chop it vey fine. You can also pulse it a few times in the food processor.
2. Heat oil in a kadai, splutter the mustard seeds.
3. Add the urad dal, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Fry for a minute or so till the urad dal turns golden brown.
4. Add the chopped onion and green chillies. Fry for a minute till the onion sweats.
5. Add the finely shredded broccoli and required salt. 
6. Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes. The broccoli will become dark green in colour and will be partially cooked.
7. Add grated coconut, mix again and remove from the stove. Broccoli tastes best if it retains its crunchiness, so do not overcook it.
 
Microwave Method

      - Add the tadka (seasonings), shredded broccoli, onions, green chillies, grated coconut and required salt in a microwave safe bowl and micro cook for 5 minutes in full power. Toss everything once in between.