Malai Broccoli, A Creamy Recipe To Enjoy Your Greens

By Shireen Jamooji

September 6, 2023

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Turn one of kids most hated vegetables into one they love.  This creamy baked recipe has all the goodness off broccoli with the added benefits of cheese!

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Ingredients

200g broccoli 50g heavy cream 50g garlic Salt (as required) 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 100g mozzarella cheese Chaat masala powder (as required) 1/2 cup hung curd 50g ginger 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon green cardamom 50g processed cheese

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Step 1

Cut the broccoli into medium-sized florets and blanch them in hot water. Allow them to cool.

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Step 2

In a bowl, combine hung curd, grated processed cheese, and heavy cream. Mix well.

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Step 3

Add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, white pepper powder, salt, sugar, garam masala, and cardamom powder to the creamy mixture. 

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Step 4

Coat the blanched broccoli florets with the creamy mixture until they are evenly coated.

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Step 5

Place the coated broccoli florets in a baking tray and bake at 180 degrees C for 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown. 

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Step 6

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt. Serve hot, garnished with chilli flakes or chaat masala. 

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