Transform broccoli stems into a delicious chutney with oil, spices, and desiccated coconut. This chutney can be served alongside hot dosas or idlis, making it a perfect accompaniment for meals.
1: Cut and dice the broccoli stems.
2: Heat a pan, add oil.
3: Add the cumin, sesame, urad dal, dry red chillies, fried gram and let it crackle.
4: Add the broccoli stems and saute for 2 minutes.
5: Add water and cook the broccoli for 4-5 minutes.
6: Add the desiccated coconut and mix till it all combines evenly.
7: Cook the mixture down, transfer it to a blender, add a little water and salt, and blend it to a thick, coarse texture.
8: Make a tadka/thalipu; add it to the chutney and mix till it all combines evenly.
9: Serve it along with hot dosas or idlis.