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Broccoli Mallum with fried chillies

Broccoli Coconut Mallum

Delicious Broccoli coconut mallum
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium heads of broccoli
  • 2 tsp of coconut oil
  • 2 curry leaves finely sliced
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp of yellow curry powder
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional
  • 1 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut
  • 2 tsp of lime juice
  • 4 shallots finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Mince broccoli florets into small shreds. Set aside
  2. Mix yellow curry powder, coconut, salt, shallots, sliced curry leaves and fish sauce together.
  3. Add coconut oil to the hot pan and add mustard seeds when they start popping add a stick of cinnamon and crushed red chili flakes. Add shredded broccoli soon after. Keeping the heat high mix and cook broccoli for couple of minutes.
  4. Add coconut mixture and cook for another minute. mixing vigorously.
  5. Turn the heat off and remove from the stove. Keep the Mallum turning to let the residual steam escape. Check for the seasoning adjust and finish off with lime juice.

Notes

keep the heat on high all the time to prevent broccoli from becoming soggy and soft