Ingredients

To Roast & Grind:

• Peanuts – 2 tbsp
• Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves
• Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Dry red chillies – 2 to 3 (adjust to spice level)
• Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp (add after switching off flame)

Main:

• Broccoli – 1 medium head, finely chopped
• Cooked rice – 1.5 cups (basmati or any preferred rice)
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste
• Water – to sprinkle

Instructions

1. Roast the Masala: In a pan, dry roast peanuts, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and red chillies until aromatic. Turn off the flame and add sesame seeds. Mix well and let it cool. Grind this to a coarse powder.
2. Prepare Broccoli: In the same pan, heat a tablespoon of oil. Add the finely chopped broccoli. (Tip: Smaller pieces are better for kids!) Add salt, sprinkle a little water, cover, and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly soft but still green and crunchy.
3. Add Rice: Add the cooked rice to the broccoli. Try to keep broccoli and rice in equal proportions to make it healthier.
4. Add Masala: Add the ground masala powder to the broccoli-rice mixture. Mix everything well on low flame until evenly coated.