Cauliflower and broccoli stir-fry recipe

Name: Cauliflower and broccoli stir-fry recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup oil for deep-frying; 1 head of broccoli, broken into florets; 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 10 fresh curry leaves; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 green chillies, slit lengthways; 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1cm dice; 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into small dice; 2.5 cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp sugar; 0.5 lemon, juice only; 1 cup fresh coriander leaves; 300 g (10.6oz) cornflour; 150 ml (5.3fl oz) white vinegar; 2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and ground; 1 tsp salt

Servings: persons

1 cup oil for deep-frying
1 head of broccoli, broken into florets
1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
10 fresh curry leaves
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 green chillies, slit lengthways
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1cm dice
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into small dice
2.5 cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp sugar
0.5 lemon, juice only
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
300 g (10.6oz) cornflour
150 ml (5.3fl oz) white vinegar
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and ground
1 tsp salt

1
Firstly, put the cornflour in a bowl, then stir in the remaining ingredients to make a thick batter.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep-fat fryer or a deep, heavy based saucepan.
4
Dip the broccoli and cauliflower florets in the batter, letting the excess drip off, and deep-fry for about 3 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
5
Transfer to kitchen paper to drain and keep hot.
6
Heat the oil in a large kadhai, wok or heavy-based frying pan until smoking point.
7
Add the curry leaves and garlic, onion, chillies and peppers and stir-fry on a high heat for 2 minutes.
8
Add the fried broccoli and cauliflower, ginger, salt and sugar and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes.
9
Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle with the fresh coriander.
10
Serve with steamed rice.

1207

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oil for deep-frying, 1 head of broccoli, broken into florets, 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower and broccoli stir-fry recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!