Malai Broccoli

Malai Broccoli is an easy and delicious appetizer to make for just about any occasion! If you are looking for a different starter for your upcoming party, then this is the perfect go-to snack for you. To make this recipe, broccoli florets are pre-blanched and coated with a creamy marinade and flavoured with spices like cardamom, garam masala and then roasted to perfection in the oven. Then topped with Cheese. This cheesy delight will be loved by people of all age groups. You can even cook Malai Broccoli in the tandoor for a smoky flavour.(Recipe & Image courtesy: Nuthan Prasad, Executive Chef at BLR Brewing Co.)

INGREDIENTS

200 gm broccoli

1/2 cup hung curd

50 gm heavy cream

50 gm ginger

50 gm garlic

1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder

0 salt as required

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder

1/4 teaspoon green cardamom

100 gm mozzarella

50 gm processed cheese

0 chaat masala powder as required

How to make Malai Broccoli

Step 1

Cut the broccoli into medium florets and then blanch them in hot water, and keep it aside to get it to cool.

Step 2

In a bowl, add hung curd, add grated processed cheese then add heavy cream and mix it well.

Step 3

Then add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, white pepper powder, salt, sugar, garam masala, and cardamom powder and mix it well.

Step 4

Add blanched broccoli florets into the mixture and coat the broccoli until they are coated well.

Step 5

Now, place them in a tray and bake in the oven until the broccoli pieces turn golden brown for 10 minutes at 180 degrees C. Then add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the broccoli florets until the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Once done, transfer to a plate sprinkled with chilli flakes or chaat masala and serve hot.