Broccoli Korma

Published March 21, 2024

Broccoli Korma
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(690)
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Broccoli florets are simmered in coconut milk and almond butter then topped with slivered almonds, resulting in a nutty, luxurious main or side in just 30 minutes. Malabar pepper, grown and commonly used in the south of India, has a delicate lingering heat. (You could use another black pepper, but if the former is an option, try it.) Garam masala dials up the spice and an onion provides subtle sweetness. Serve with rice or roti.

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Ingredients

Yield:3 to 4 servings
  • ¼cup ghee or vegetable oil
  • 1teaspoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
  • 1teaspoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
  • 1medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1tablespoon unsweetened almond or cashew butter
  • 1(13-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 8ounces broccoli florets (from 1 large head broccoli), or use 8 ounces frozen broccoli
  • Salt
  • 1 to 3teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper (preferably Malabar)
  • ½teaspoon garam masala
  • Handful of slivered almonds (optional)
  • Lemon wedges (optional), for serving
  • Rice or roti, for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

390 calories; 38 grams fat; 19 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 472 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium (10-inch) pot, heat ghee on high for 30 seconds. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add onion and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in almond butter and coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Add broccoli and 1 teaspoon salt, and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in black pepper and more salt if desired, to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Top with garam masala and with almonds, if you like. Serve with lemon wedges, if using, and rice or roti.

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I doubled the amount of broccoli, as well as the amounts of garlic and ginger, and added 2 cubed potatoes. Amazing, delicious, easy. Thank you.

Easy and good! I used a 12 oz bag of broccoli and cauliflower florets. I used a can of light coconut milk and that worked well. I also added some sauteed tofu cubes at the end for protein. When I make it again I'll add some carrot or sweet potato or red bell pepper to give the dish more color; otherwise it's kind of drab-looking on the plate--but delicious.

Easy and delicious. Added a can of chickpeas for extra substance.

I doubled the broccoli but kept everything else to the recipe. Easy and delicious over rice. Whole family loved it. Next time I’ll add some more veggies.

We love it when the NYT recipe matches what we have on hand. As others noted, it is super easy to customize the base. Here are ours: peanut butter for the almond butter, adding shredded carrots and cubed tilapia. Added more salt and garam masala…a repeater!

I used tahini instead of almond butter which I did not have. Doubled garlic. Used whole crimini, fillet of rock cod, and some spinach. Easy and delicious. Will look forward to broc and almond butter.

I added chicken thighs (seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, garam masala), cooked it in the pot before the onions and spices, removed them and then added them back in as the broccoli ( two potatoes) cooked. Added an extra 1.5 cup of water to the broth too so it covered everything but would have added a second can of coconut milk instead if I had one. Delicious on top of jasmine rice and plenty for leftovers!

Warning. Substituting coconut oil for the ghee, and tahini for the nut butters made my sauce very chunky and not very appealing to the eye. Tastes good though, I tripled the garam masala.

I love Korma but this was a little bland if you follow the recipe as written. I doubled the broccoli and garlic. I also tripled the garam masala and added it directly to the sauce. I will likely add more garlic and onion next time I make it. This is not a traditional korma recipe by any means but is a good weeknight substitute.

I thought this was wonderful, but I followed the tip from other cooks to increase the garlic, ginger and spices. I also added turmeric and a few tablespoons of tomato paste to the base, to give it an appetizing color!

Super delicious and easy, a new family favorite. I added chickpeas for protein and to stretch the meal a bit.

I thought this was delicious as a weekday meal. I typically read through a recipe, and then modify it with what I have. Because we

I found this recipe because I had lots of broccoli that needed to be eaten. I started out by cutting baby potatoes in half and simmering them in the coconut milk, with 1 T peanut butter and the spices. Since I had 3 medium heads of broccoli, after cutting them up, I tossed them in the microwave for 5 minutes (my husband likes his veggies cooked well done). Then they went into the pot with the coconut milk and potatoes. I dashed a bit of lemon, regular pepper, and a little bit of salt. It was delicious!

Simple, quick and delicious! I did not have almond butter, so I used half peanut butter and half tahini. I also added fried tofu and a handful of spinach. Really good. Reminded me of a mussman curry. Oh, I just realized I forgot the garam masala and it was still good! Next time!

I actually thought this was great. I was afraid it would be bland. We upped the ginger and garlic and I used peanut butter bc we don't have the other nut butters. My only complaint was that it didn't make enough for many leftovers!

The suggestion to sauté tomato paste after the onions and garlic is a good one for color and plate appeal. Threw the garam masala directly into the sauce at the end instead of sprinkling it on top and we thought the sauce was delicious. I will say, we found it a bit salty. Next time I'll start with half the salt when adding the broccoli and then more to taste at the end.

Great dish for our vegetarian eaters!

I used cauliflower instead of broccoli. Creamier and tastier.

I adjusted spice and seasoning to taste as I take most every recipe as just a baseline. I added a chopped red bell pepper for color and a touch of sweetness, I also roasted half of my broccoli to get some varying textures/flavors. Added some cubed xtra firm tofu and cubes of paneer for protein, and some extra zucchini chunks from our forgotten giant zucchini from the garden. This was delicious - really the almond butter cocounut curry is the star base for any combination of ingredients.

This dish is not as flavorful as expected. If plain is your preference, this is a good choice.

Added one left over chicken thigh and thinned out slightly with Chicken stock.

I mostly followed the recipe (I eyeball amounts) and loved it, but it seemed to be missing something. Some anchari pickle would be great, or maybe currants like someone else suggested. I also skipped the lemon, so that might have done it. Warning not to do what I did and assume that if 1 tbsp of almond butter is good, then even more is better. Sauce got too thick. Which might also be because I doubled the vegetables, using red peppers and okra in addition to broccoli. Other veg would work well.

delicious as is. I use 1/4 tsp of cayenne for the pepper and for me it was fine, could have been spicier. Next time I would feel more free to add additional veggies, a potato, cubed, or chickpeas or another form of protein. But it was a lovely side dish just as it is.

I love Korma but this was a little bland if you follow the recipe as written. I doubled the broccoli and garlic. I also tripled the garam masala and added it directly to the sauce. I will likely add more garlic and onion next time I make it. This is not a traditional korma recipe by any means but is a good weeknight substitute.

added cilantro and grated carrots and garlic farofa (toasted cassava flour). delicious, hearty, filling.

Super delicious and easy, a new family favorite. I added chickpeas for protein and to stretch the meal a bit.

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