Broccoli(ब्रोकली)

Broccoli Hindi Name: ब्रोकली

Also called as 'Green Cauliflower', broccoli is a member of the cabbage family. The word broccoli is derived from the Italian word broccolo, which means the 'flowering top of the cabbage'. It has large flowery heads similar to a cauliflower; usually green in colour. These heads are arranged in a tree-like structure. The flower heads are carefully secured under the protection of the plant's leaves.

Broccoli is either consumed by boiling or steamed, but it may also be eaten raw. The leaves are also consumed with great interest. To keep the nutritional properties intact, it is cooked at a low cooking temperature.

Types

The most commonly found type is the heading broccoli. It is tender and has rich green flowering buds. A lesser known broccoli type is sprouting broccoli. This type of broccoli comes both in purple and green colour. It is also known as asparagus broccoli.

Nutritional Value

1. Broccoli is said to possess more nutritional value than any other vegetable.

2. It has high content of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

3. It also contains anti-cancer properties.

3. Broccoli diet provides low cholesterol benefits. It is also known to have a high detoxification system.

Did you know?

Broccoli is considered as valuable food during the Roman empire.

California produces 90% of broccoli, being the

world number one producer.

Recipes using Broccoli

Broccoli Souffle
What's not to love about this cheesy, buttery souffle that secretly hides the goodness of broccoli and eggs?
Recipe Ingredients: broccoli, cheddar cheese, egg
Grilled Vegetable Lasagne
A wholesome meal that everyone will love! Layers of lasagna sheets, creamy white sauce, crisp veggies and lots of cheese, this one will be a superstar at your family dinner.
Recipe Ingredients: butter, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, broccoli, salt, milk, asaparagus, zucchini, garlic, refined flour
Sauteed Broccoli & Almonds
A real quick breakfast fix, this salad is perfect before a workout session.
Recipe Ingredients: almonds, butter, garlic, salt, broccoli
Crunchy Vegetables and Corn With Five Spice Powder
If you are looking for a no-fuss but extremely delicious snack, this is your pick. Grab those exotic vegetables you have been eyeing for a while and give them a new twist. A pinch of five spice powder brings out the depth of your fritters. Enjoy them with a nice game of football and a cold glass of iced tea.
Recipe Ingredients: carrot, asaparagus, broccoli, black pepper, baby corn, olive oil, spring onion
Broccoli, Babycorn and Colourful Pasta Salad
This incredibly easy pasta salad recipe will get you hooked. Tip in some fresh herbs like parsley and basil for some added flavour, or a dollop of cream for some indulgence.
Recipe Ingredients: penne, broccoli, babycorn, olive oil, parmesan
Glass Noodle Salad
If you love to start your meal with Yum Woon Sen Chae or the Glass Noodle Salad, a Thai salad that will blow you away. It's made with gorgeous Thai noodles, onions, lettuce, chilli, broccoli, baby corn and tomatoes.
Recipe Ingredients: glass noodles, carrot, broccoli, tomato, celery, onion, sugar, lettuce
Guppy House Salad
A colourful salad with broccoli, beetroot, palm hearts, and carrots, mixed and tossed in a refreshing mustard vinaigrette.
Recipe Ingredients: broccoli, olive oil, palm heart, cucumber, carrot, mustard, radish, beetroot, bamboo shoot
Vegetarian Khow Suey
Explore this Burmese delicacy bursting with authentic flavours. Khow suey is a one-pot meal with noodles and veggies cooked in coconut milk and garnished with peanuts and fried garlic.
Recipe Ingredients: baby corn, carrot, vegetable oil, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, french beans, onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, gram flour, coconut milk, salt, sugar, black pepper, peanuts, noodles, glass noodles, tofu, paprika, lemon juice, coriande
Fritto Misto
Munch on these golden snacks made of a host vegetables bathed in flour and fried to perfection.
Recipe Ingredients: bell pepper, mushroom, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, all purpose flour, vegetable oil, rice flour, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, all purpose oil
Lamb Stew
Coil in your couch with this warm, wholesome and comforting stew. Lamb meat cooked with kidney beans, blanched vegetables and stock.
Recipe Ingredients: lamb meat, olive oil, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, broccoli, asparagus, garlic, onion, carrot, kidney beans, celery