Dr Menka Gupta, Nutritional therapist (PG Dip Nutritional Therapy, MBBS) shares a couple of simple recipes.
Broccoli Raita
• 100gm of grated broccoli (steamed optional)
• 500ml of whipped yoghurt (homemade or Greek)
• 1 tsp of ground roasted cumin
• Sea salt to taste
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and put it in the fridge. Take it out just before serving. Enjoy as a side dish.
Stir-fried broccoli with chilli and garlic
• 800g broccoli
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chilly flakes
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add broccoli. Boil for 3 minutes. Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok on a low heat. Add chilli flakes and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and add broccoli.
Stir until soft and well coated. Serves 6
