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Broccoli Curry

October 7, 2010 By Dan Toombs 50 Comments

Broccoli curry

This broccoli curry features in my cookbook ‘The Curry Guy Veggie’.

Broccoli curry is my favourite vegetarian curry. It is absolutely delicious  and works brilliantly as a side dish or as a main course.

If you like broccoli, you are going to love this fantastic broccoli curry. The recipe also works well with cauliflower. In fact, originally it was a cauliflower curry but I tried it with broccoli and preferred it to the cauliflower.

Although originally cauliflower, this broccoli curry was taught to me by a vegetarian friend and I’m so glad she taught it to me. Broccoli curry  is a great example of how good vegetarian food can be.

Like many people, I am trying to eat a lot less meat these days. Make this broccoli curry and I promise, you won’t miss the meat!

If you are interested in trying my other veggie recipes, you  will find them here.

Making broccoli curry

Steaming the broccoli

 

Making broccoli curry

Frying the coconut, sesame seeds and ginger.

Making broccoli curry

Onion and chillies added.

Making broccoli curry

Stirring in the coconut milk and tomatoes.

Why you need to try this broccoli curry.

Loving broccoli curry as much as I do,  I decided I had to include it in ‘The Curry Guy Veggie’.

I tested it on many of my friends first and knew it had to be in my veggie book. 

Since the release of ‘The Curry Guy Veggie’ I have also been able to demo the recipe at many festivals and at the curry class I hold in France every year. People are often surprised that broccoli curry can taste so good.

It’s a bit spicy and has a delicious flavour from the coconut milk, and peanuts. What a combo!

Making broccoli curry

Sauce complete!

Broccoli curry

Broccoli added and heated through.

Broccoli curry

Broccoli curry… One of my favourites.

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Broccoli Curry - My Favourite Vegetarian Meal

Broccoli Curry - My Favourite Vegetarian Meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
  • 70 grams grated coconut
  • 3 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 inch ginger - finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 70 grams roasted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 3 tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 green chilli pepper finely chopped
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 500grams (1 pound) broccoli
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat some water and steam the broccoli florets until just cooked. You should just be able to stick a fork into the side of the florets but there should be some resistance. Set aside.
  2. Now heat a large frying pan or wok over medium heat and add half the ghee or oil. Throw in the ginger, coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts, chilli powder and turmeric and cook for about three minutes stirring the ingredients about the pan with a spatula.
  3. Add the rest of the ghee if needed and throw in the onions, tomatoes and chopped chilli peppers.
  4. Cook until the onion is transparent and just beginning to turn a light brown.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  6. Throw in the broccoli florets with the coconut milk and heat through. You want the broccoli to be tender but not mushy.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
  8. As you can see, this broccoli curry can be made in minutes. Teamed with a little saffron rice or chewy home made naan bread it is the perfect mid week family meal or side or main dish for an exotic dinner party.
  9. I would really like to know how you get on with this recipe. The important thing is that you try it as it really is amazing. Be sure to stop back and leave a comment.

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Comments

  1. Lianne Marie Binks says

    September 5, 2011 at 8:09 am

    Goodness me I LOVE curry but have never tried it with broccoli. Cauliflower, yes but for some reason never broccoli! I’ll have to give this a go.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      September 5, 2011 at 5:33 pm

      Hi Lianne

      I hope you do give this recipe a try. My picture doesn’t do the dish justice. In fact I’m about to make it again so I can get a better picture. I really like it and hope you do too! Thanks for stopping by. Dan

      Reply
  2. Anton1a says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Yup I think I could manage that! I love broccoli, and so does my son, so I am very pleased to see an excuse to eat more of it. I guess broccoli lends itself well to the curry flavours, as cauliflower does. I wonder if it would work with brussels sprouts (which I also love!)

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      January 26, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Antonia

      Thanks for stopping by. I’ve done this same recipe with cauliflower and brussels. Both work very well. I hope you like it.

      Reply
  3. Tristan says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Awesome – worked really well with some saffron rice.

    I used peanut butter instead of peanuts, but it still worked out awesome!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      November 19, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks for trying the recipe. Really glad you liked it. 🙂

      Dan

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:52 am

    This curry was awesome – my kids loved it and even took second helpings ! I just skipped the Chilli peppers because I didn’t want it too spicy – I’m definitely making this again ! It’s really easy and fast to make! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      January 24, 2013 at 9:34 am

      Hi Elizabeth

      Thank you very much for trying my recipe. I’m really glad it was a success. I love that recipe too.

      Dan

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        January 24, 2013 at 4:59 pm

        Hi Dan, although I came across your blog accidentally, I couldn’t stop reading all your recipes and I also tried out the kidney bean curry, it was very tasty! I’ve bookmarked your page and am looking forward to trying out some more recipes! Any recommendations or favorites?

        Reply
  5. Mina Joshi says

    January 25, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Thanks for sharing this vegetarian recipe. Never cooked broccoli in coconut milk. I usually use tomatoes so am looking forward to trying out this recipe.

    Mina

    Reply
  6. Mags says

    February 9, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    It is a beauty! It is so tasty and like you said so easy to make 😀
    This one is getting noted down in my little notebook. Ebery recipe I have tried so far has been a absolute hit. Once I get a kindle, I will get the book 🙂

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      February 11, 2013 at 8:21 am

      Thank you Mags!

      I’m really glad you liked the recipe and my other recipes. Keep in touch.

      Dan

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    May 26, 2013 at 8:15 am

    This was delicious! And I can’t believe how fast it took! Thank you so much for the amazing recipe!!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you Linda for giving it a go!

      Reply
  8. Nitin Dani says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:06 am

    I just made this dish following your recipe, except for grated coconut and sesame seeds – yet I must tell you – it was amazing! Easily one of the best things I’ve recently cooked, and smashing tasty when eaten hot with chinese rice 🙂

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      May 30, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you very much Nitin for trying the recipe. I’m really glad you liked it.

      Dan

      Reply
  9. Cindy Conley says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Tried this tonight. Unbelievably delicious. This recipe will become a staple in our household.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      June 18, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      So nice to hear. Thank you Cindy.

      Reply
  10. Archie Berden says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Tried your broccoli curry recipe but didn’t have all the ingredients. I used broccoli and kale, substituted macadamias, cashews and almonds for the peanuts and used red bell peppers. It was fantastic, thanks for the basic idea.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 27, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks for trying the recipe. Like your ideas!

      Dan

      Reply
  11. Sam says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:34 am

    Wow, it turned out delicious. Tried without pea nuts and sesame seeds, still very good. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    September 7, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Lovely recipe and vegan too! One question: I had never roasted sesame seeds before, but in your picture they are white. I think I left mine in too long – they were dark brown. It was lovely anyway though so thanks – keeping hold of this to use again for definite!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      September 16, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Rebecca
      I’m really glad you liked the recipe. Toasting the seed longer does taste quite nice.

      Dan

      Reply
  13. Teri says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Really yummy!! And this from someone who doesn’t usually like the taste of turmeric. I used coconut oil and fragrant peanut oil (since someone ate all the peanuts.). Added a touch of toasted sesame oil too, since we also had no seeds. Will definitely do this again! Thanks! I’m trying to come up with comfort food for my housemate who has been put on a vegan diet by his heart doctor… Comfort food that ALL of us love. This filled the bill.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Great to hear Teri. Thanks for trying the recipe.

      Dan

      Reply
  14. Cynthia says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Delicious! We had it for dinner tonight and it was lovely. I added some mushrooms and peas to stretch it into a bigger meal and I am so happy with the recipe. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Hi Cynthia

      That is one of my favourite veggie curries. I’m really glad you liked it.

      Dan

      Reply
  15. sujata kate says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Hii dan, its a very yummy recipe.. I tried it with mashrooms and instead of coconut milk I tried cow milk with fresh cream… N gave a slight indian tweest… Thanks

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      April 15, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks for the tip Sujata. Going to try that.

      Dan

      Reply
  16. Doug says

    March 21, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Dan, you are right , this dish is amazing. I cooked 5 of your recipes for 12 at a family curry night, 4 of whom are vegans. All 12 rated the Brocolli curry as the best.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      April 13, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Hi Doug

      Thank you very much for the great feedback. Really glad you and friends liked the broccoli curry. 🙂

      Dan

      Reply
  17. Sasha says

    July 13, 2015 at 2:30 am

    FANTASTIC..more vegan curries please!!!!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 13, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Thanks. I’ll work on that. 🙂

      Dan

      Reply
  18. Meryn says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:48 am

    My partner and I LOVE this recipe . This recipe is now on heavy rotation in our weekly meal plan. Many thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      January 5, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Great to hear Meryn. I make it all the time too. Glad you liked it too.

      Dan

      Reply
  19. Dave says

    January 9, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I Slightly adjust this recipe.
    I don’t put the peanuts in and only use about half the coconut.
    I then use up whatever veg I would otherwise throw away at the end of the week. Works well with sweet potato, cauliflower, carrots, swede and mushrooms.
    I’m not a veggie but I freeze this in ‘side dish’ portions to accompany any meat curry I have.

    Reply
  20. Subha says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Oh my god !!! Tastes divine … Awesome recipe ☺️Thanks for sharing ☺️

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 8, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks very much Subha. 🙂

      Dan

      Reply
  21. Samantha says

    April 4, 2016 at 6:47 am

    What a great recipe and so simple to make, thank you. I improvised a little as we had no peanuts, so topped the curry off with toasted flaked almonds. I also cut down on the chilli for the kids. I will definitely use this again.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 8, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Samantha. Like the almond idea.
      Dan

      Reply
  22. Sharanya Bhat says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    Hi Dan . Loved the dish. Never knew a dish with broccoli could taste so good!!! Looking forward to try more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Thanks Sharanya. Really glad you liked the recipe. 🙂

      Dan

      Reply
  23. Mark says

    March 19, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Hey Dan,

    Tried this tonight, exactly as described. Im in 2 minds. Tasted ok. Smell of the frying coconut not quite so good.
    I brought dried shredded coconut.

    I might add some coriander to the rest. Good to experiment.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:39 am

      Hi Mark
      It is possible you just don’t like the coconut. You could leave it out next time and see if it appeals more. Thanks for trying the recipe.

      Dan

      Reply
  24. Cheryl says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Tried this recipe today as we had some stalks of broccoli left from Christmas Day that needed eating up.. It smelled very promising almost immediately! I didn’t have any fresh coconut, so left it out. I used cashews instead of peanuts and added a dollop of our own tomato passata. Oh and plenty of chilli! I’d say this is a tasty, easy main dish that happens to be Vegan. We don’t eat meat and make a lot of veggie/fishy curries – this sauce would work with pretty much any green veg, or cauliflower. Lovely colours, too.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      January 21, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Cheryl

      Great to hear. I’m really happy you liked the recipe and that you were able to adjust it using other ingredients.

      Much appreciated.
      Thanks,
      Dan

      Reply
  25. Rob says

    July 28, 2020 at 6:45 am

    Used 1/2 quantities as not enough broccoli, but as a side to chicken curry. Both were excellent but the side certainly improved the overall experience. Didn’t have grated coconut, but it didn’t matter, the result was excellent nonetheless.
    One small improvement that I’d like to offer – re-order the list of ingredients please? The first 8 items are in sequence, but interrupted by garlic, which should be in between chilli & coconut milk. I read instructions, but prepared items 2-8 in one bowl, before realising I needed to extract chopped garlic from sesame seeds…not easy! Didn’t affect the overall result, but as a pilot, I’m a sequence-guy, it’s easy to see a small improvement that would make it even easier!

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      July 28, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Rob
      Thanks for your e-mail. I will look at the recipe and try to re-order.
      Dan

      Reply
  26. Jody says

    October 28, 2020 at 2:59 am

    Hi Dan,

    Your curry sauce was a hit! I subbed other veggies for the broccoli because I don’t like cooked broccoli. But ,I can make endless variations with your wonderful sauce, I like using individual spices instead of a “curry powder or paste.” I can hardly wait to try another of your recipes Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Dan Toombs says

      October 29, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Great to hear. Thanks very much.
      Dan

      Reply

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