Broccoli Lollipop Recipe | Veg Starters Recipes

Never taught healthy veggies can be given an interesting twist of taste in a simple way to a great restaurant quality starter!!!I got this recipe from a programme in vijay tv, it seemed very simple and having the ingredients ready in my kitchen, gave it a try and has become an addict to the taste!!!

Checkout the most delectable recipe of fresh cream with raw spices marinated broccoli florets to give the taste buds a delight!!! 

BROCCOLI LOLLIPOP RECIPE

Recipe Category:  Appetizer
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Marination Time: 2 hours/overnight
Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Broccoli - 1, Medium, cut into small florets
Water - as required to boil
Salt - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp, for shallow frying
Sticks - as required

Marination:
Hung Curd -  1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Cumin Powder - 2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Besen Flour - 1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves - 1 tsp, finely chopped
Mixed Herbs - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Fresh Cream - 2 tbsp (I used Amul Fresh Cream)
Olive Oil - 1 tbsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Prepare the broccoli. In a pan, boil water with salt for 5 minutes, once it comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets. Blanch them for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain using a strainer.

2.Prepare the marination using the ingredients under "Marination". Mix olive oil in the last.

3. Add broccoli florets and let it be in marination for overnight of maximum 3 hours. Insert sticks in each broccoli floret and shallow fry them in a pan or cook them in tandoor.

Notes:

• Hung curd is curd strained using a mesh cloth or fine strainer for 30 minutes. 
• Marination is very important as the flavours have to infuse. I prefer overnight marination in fridge. 
• Don't skip fresh cream as its the main flavour and taste ingredient. 
• You can also deep fry and grill. 
• I gave it a lollipop style as kids will love it.

This recipe is a good alternative to vegetarians preferring non veg taste!!! I enjoyed clicking, that's why many pictures:)Hope you enjoyed too!!! Do try and share your feedback!!

Serving Suggestion: It is best served as a starter with mayonnaise or pickled onions!!!

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