Broccoli And Aloo Poriyal Recipe - South Indian Broccoli And Potato Stir Fry

Step 1: To begin making the Broccoli And Aloo Poriyal Recipe (Broccoli & Potato Stir Fry), first prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: We will cook the broccoli and potatoes separately, as each one of them have separate cooking times

Step 3: Heat a teaspoon of oil in Kadai/ Wok; add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle

Step 4: Add the cut potatoes, sprinkle salt and stir fry them until cooked through

Step 5: Cover the pan while the potatoes are cooking, so the steam created will make them cook faster

Step 6: Once the potatoes are done, add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder

Step 7: Saute till the spices get well coated into the potatoes

Step 8: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the potatoes to a dish and keep aside

Step 9: In the same Kadai/ Wok, heat half a teaspoon if oil and add the cut broccoli florets

Step 10: Sprinkle some salt and stir fry until the broccoli is just about cooked through

Step 11: If you over cook them, they will become soggy when you mix with the potatoes

Step 12: Cover the pan while cooking so the steam created makes the broccoli cook faster

Step 13: Once the broccoli is cooked through, stir in the roasted potatoes

Step 14: Check the salt and spices, adjust to suit your taste and serve

Step 15: Serve the Broccoli and Potato Poriyal Recipe along with a bowl of Thakkali Rasam (Tomato Rasam) and Steamed Rice for a comforting meal