Broccoli Curry
Easy and simply scrumptious, this 11-ingredient, broccoli curry with black beans works well as a side dish or as the main entrée when paired with some rice or roti.
This broccoli curry is always a hit when I make it.
With aromatic and warming spices, this curry is incredibly tasty and so easy to make.
It pairs well as a side dish with a plethora of other curries, chutneys, and rice or roti. But, it can also be served as a main dish with naan or quinoa.
I love this curry because it is:
- So tasty,
- Easy,
- Quick,
- Vegan,
- Nutritious,
- Budget-friendly,
- A unique way to enjoy broccoli, and
- Made with only 11 ingredients.
What are the ingredients to make this broccoli curry?
You can have this broccoli curry on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes, with the following main 11 easy-to-find ingredients:
- Coriander
I prefer to use powdered coriander. Most of the time, I get mine from a South Asian store called Cherians here in Atlanta. Or, if I want to limit my driving, I’ll grab some at a local grocery store. If you cannot find coriander or any of the other spices used, you can usually find them on Amazon. - Smoked paprika
I used ground smoked paprika. You could use paprika if you cannot get your hands on smoked paprika, but it will change the flavor of this curry. - Curry powder
The preference is to use ground curry powder. Yes, coriander is also in most curry powder, but this adds a heck of a lot of flavors to this curry. - Cardamom
Now, cardamom might be associated more with sweet recipes, but, it also adds a subtle flavor and aroma to this curry. I used finely ground cardamom powder. You could use fresh cardamom pods, but make sure to grind them into a fine consistency before measuring and using them. - Cinnamon
Just as with cardamom, cinnamon is usually one of those spices associated with sweet recipes, but, also like cardamom, powdered cinnamon adds such a delightful layer of flavor and aroma to this. - Onion
I used fresh onion, as sautéed onion adds so much flavor to this dish. Onion powder is just not a good substitute in this curry. - Garlic
I like to use fresh garlic or all my curry recipes. If you cut these up too large, you can always use an immersion blender before you add the broccoli to smooth out the curry part. - Ginger
I also like to use fresh ginger in this recipe. Now, if you do not want to peel and chop up ginger, onion, or garlic, then you can find peels and chopped garlic, sold in containers, in the produce section of most grocery stores. - Coconut milk
I used packaged coconut milk that can be found in the dairy section, along with other non-dairy milk. You could use canned coconut milk if you prefer, but I have not had much luck getting canned coconut milk that is smooth. - Broccoli
I bought some broccoli heads and cut the crowns off, as these are more economical than purchasing broccoli crowns. - Black beans
I used canned black beans in this recipe for a plant-protein boost. I always make sure to drain the black beans using a strainer. Then I rinse them well before using them.
This recipe also calls for olive oil, salt, and pepper, as well as optional parsley and chili flakes to garnish.
What is this broccoli curry good with?
You can serve this curry as a side dish with several other curries (like this cashew curry, this carrot curry, this beetroot curry, and this pumpkin lentil curry), some rice or roti, some chutney (like this pineapple chutney or this mango chutney), and some croquettes (like these carrot croquettes).
Or, you can serve this curry as a main entrée along with some naan, quinoa, or rice.
When my daughter came into town to visit earlier this month, we enjoyed this curry with some za’atar rice she made and some broccoli croquettes.
I am on a quest to currify all the things _ just like I did with this asparagus. The curry is always tasty and a fun way to enjoy a favorite (or maybe not so favorite) vegetable.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 4 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 inch chunk of Ginger
- 1.5 to 1.75 cups of Coconut milk
- 2 cups Broccoli crowns
- 1 cup canned Black beans
- Salt and pepper to taste
- OPTIONAL – 2 tbsp parsley for garnish
- OPTIONAL – chili flakes
Instructions
- Peel the onion, ginger, and garlic.
- Then, dice them up as finely as you can.
- Add the olive oil to a pan set over medium heat and add in the diced onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for about 10 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Make sure to stir occasionally.
- While the onion, garlic, and ginger sauté, separate the broccoli crowns into bite-sized pieces by hand or with a knife.
- Add the coriander, smoked paprika, curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and coconut milk to the pan with the onion, ginger, and garlic and stir well.
- Drain the canned black beans and rinse the beans, then add the black beans into the pan.
- Add in the broccoli crowns and cover the pan for 3-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from the heat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve as is, or
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes and enjoy with some rice or roti or naan!
Oh wow, this looks so delicious. My family is going to devour it!
A big bowl of comfort food. Wonderful flavor and very filling.
This was fabulous. All the flavors come together perfectly.
I wasn’t sure how much onion to add but it ended up coming out great! Loved the black beans – really made it hearty and filling!
Oh my gosh this was just so flavorful and yummy. I loved all the flavors! Smoked paprika is one of my favorites and it really comes through in this recipe.
Totally love the flavors in this broccoli curry. Thanks for sharing