Broccoli in Tomato Puree

To be eaten with flat Indian breads or Basmati rice.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 4  fresh tomatoes or 1  can tomato puree
• 2  tablespoons  oil or 2  tablespoons olive oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin powder
•  salt

Directions

1. Cut tomatoes into quarters, place in microwave bowl and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Peel off skin and puree in blender.
3. Alternatively, use canned tomato puree.
4. Heat oil and add cumin seeds in non-stick pan.
5. When cumin seeds darken, add the spice powders.
6. Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
7. Add broccoli, salt and two tablespoons water.
8. Let the broccoli simmer in the sauce till it is cooked but firm.
9. Serve hot.