Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce

Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce is a taste bud appealing vegetable dish with broccoli enrobed in a spicy chickpea or bean based sauce. The beans are blenderised with curd, garlic, lime juice and seasonings and then spooned over the blanched florets of broccoli.

Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce

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Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce recipe - How to make Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce

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Method

  1. In a food processor or blender, whirl the chick peas, yogurt, garlic, water, oil, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper, and salt for 1 minute or until smooth.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Cut the florets off the broccoli and peel and slice the stems 1/2" thick.
  4. Arrange the broccoli in a steamer or colander and set over boiling water in a large saucepan.
  5. Cover and steam for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  6. Transfer to a warm serving dish.
  7. Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and toss to coat.
  8. Serve with roast lamb or chicken.

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