Broccoli Fried Rice topped with crispy garlic and onion

A quick and tasty side dish, or can be served as a meal. This Broccoli Fried Rice with crispy garlic and onion will blow you away. No one will never know it’s healthy. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose.

I was one of those fussy kids growing up, mom snuck in veggies in everything, coconut peas rice, cauliflower tomato rice, tawa pulao with more vegetables than rice, and I had no clue of her hidden intentions. Now, it’s more a habit, more than me wanting to sneak in vegetables in my kids.

I love the idea of an all-broccoli version of this, but I know not to test my luck too far, so for us, an equal amount of chopped broccoli to brown or white rice is the perfect compromise for the whole family. Just like cauliflower rice, you place the broccoli florets in the food processor and pulse until they resemble a rice-like texture. Be sure to watch is carefully because, if you process too far, then you’re on your way to pesto, but if you process it too little, then those indistinguishable grains of broccoli become chunks of green in your rice.

Broccoli Fried Rice 

Make the rice with either water or vegetable stock.  Make sure to add the right amount of liquid.  Once it’s cooked and sits for  a few minutes.  Cool it compltely on a large platter before making the fried rice.

Stir fry with the broccoli and veggies with good amount of pepper, making sure to not over cook it. This is a South Indian style inspired rice, hence the cumin seeds is important.  The topping really amps it up, so don’t skip that.

Fried Onions and Garlic on top of Broccoli Fried Rice

Crisp the onion and garlic in olive oil till it’s crispy.  It’s really important to not burn it.  Th spice from the pepper and the green chilies adds so much dimension and flavor to the fried rice. For me, fried rice isn’t complete without an egg. You can scramble it in the rice or cook it separately and top it.  I sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper to finish it off.

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Broccoli Fried Rice topped with crispy garlic and onion

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

A quick and tasty side dish, or can be served as a meal. This Easy and Delicious Broccoli fried ride will be a staple once you try it out. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose."

Author: Ash

Recipe type: Lunch

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup of short grain rice
• 2 cups of vegetable stock(the best kind and sodium free)
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ salt turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 heads of small brocolli, finely chopped or minced to fine
• 1 carrot, sliced to small pieces
• yellow bell pepper, cut to small pieces
• ⅓ teaspoon salt
• ½ tsp pepper powder

Topping

• 1 whole garlic, about 30 coves peeled and sliced
• 4 green chilies, thai chillies
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp sugar
• pinch salt
• ⅓ cup toasted salted cashews

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the rice for 15 minutes.
2. In a large pot, add the rice and vegetable stock. If you have salt in your stock, omit adding salt. If it is sodium free, add ½ tsp of salt. Add the turmeric. If you want to skip vegetable stock, add water. It is totally fine. Bring it to a boil, simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before stir frying.
3. Take the rice and put it on a large platter and let it cool. It's best if it cools off completely. While the rice is cooling, make the crispy garlic and onions.
4. In a small non stick pan, add 1 tbsp oil, add the chopped onion
5. In a large non stick pan, add olive oil. add the onion, sugar and salt. On medium heat keep sauteeing for 5-7 minutes until it is dark golden brown and sweet. Take it out and set aside.
6. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and add the sliced garlic and chillies. On medium to low heat, saute and crisp it for about 2-3 minutes. Take it out and set aside.
7. Take a large bottomed non stick pan, add 2 tbsp oil. Let it get hot. Add the cumin seeds, let it pop and brown for a little bit. Add the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and saute it with salt. Toss and keep cooking. This will take only about 2-3 minutes. Once the veggies is cooked to your liking, add the rice, pepper and carefully toss and coat everything and cook for 2 minutes. Toss in the cashews.
8. Serve it with an egg, fried onion and garlic.

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