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South Indian Puy Lentil and Tenderstem Broccoli Stir Fry
Introduction from Rukmini Iyer
This is a quick and easy weeknight stir fry – if you serve it with rice or flatbreads, it’s all your food groups on one plate. Tenderstem broccoli is perfect for this dish as it retains its crunch and works beautifully with the simple mustard and cumin-infused frying oil. A teaspoon of chilli flakes will give you a good kick of heat in this dish; reduce by half if you’re after a milder dish.
Ingredients
Method
Tip the broccoli into a bowl of boiling water and let it blanch for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the mustard and cumin seeds. Turn the heat down to medium to low and let them splutter for 30 seconds, or until the cumin seeds start to darken very slightly. Drain the broccoli and add it to the pan.
Add the chilli flakes, turmeric and sea salt and stir-fry over a high heat for 2–3 minutes before adding the puy lentils. Stir for a further 2–3 minutes over a lower heat, then add the lime juice, taste the salt and adjust as needed and add a little more oil if you wish.
Serve hot, scattered with the peanuts, with rice or flatbreads and yogurt alongside.
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India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
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