ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS AND CARDAMOM (MALAI BROCCOLI)

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This recipe comes from the British cookbook author Meera Sodha, who adapted it from a dish she tasted in Goa, India. It's a smart, simple technique that turns the broccoli crisp and creamy at the same time: charred florets with a lick of thick nutmeg-spiced sauce baked into every nook and cranny. Ms. Sodha uses a mix of cream cheese, yogurt and ground almonds. Don't be afraid to get messy and use your hands to thoroughly coat the broccoli in the sauce; it pays off later.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 2/3 pounds broccoli florets (from 2 to 3 heads of broccoli)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground or freshly grated whole nutmeg
3/4 cup ground almonds
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees and line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Break the broccoli into bite-size pieces. Place all the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix well, using a spatula, spoon or electric mixer to combine. Add the broccoli and mix using clean hands, making sure the mixture gets into all the nooks and crannies of the florets.
  • Divide the broccoli between the 2 baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes. Turn the pieces over and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, crunchy and charred in places. Pile into a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jacob Donahoe
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Yetunde Osungbesan
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This dish was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MD moinuddin Shakh
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was heavenly. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Jordon M-S
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I made this dish for my friends and they were all impressed! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


Fraz Ali
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This dish was a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The roasted broccoli was delicious and the cardamom malai sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes spicy food.


Thompson AYOMIDE
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Odigili Chinaza
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This dish was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mr SHAWON
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was heavenly. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Jana Hesham
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I made this dish for my friends and they were all impressed! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


ArfanArfan ArfanArfan
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This dish was a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The roasted broccoli was delicious and the cardamom malai sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes spicy food.


cust omer
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mohammed javed khan Javed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Umeh Festus
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I'm so glad I did! The roasted broccoli was amazing and the cardamom malai sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Saruar 333
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The roasted broccoli was delicious and the cardamom malai sauce was heavenly. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Simphiwe Ngcosi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook broccoli, and this recipe definitely delivered! The roasted broccoli was crispy and flavorful, and the cardamom malai sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Gaming Sudip 333
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the roasted broccoli and the cardamom malai sauce. They even asked for seconds! I will definitely be making this dish again.


Muhammad Shamshad
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The roasted broccoli was perfectly cooked and the cardamom malai sauce was addictive. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


Shalom mia
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The roasted broccoli was so flavorful and the cardamom malai sauce took it to the next level. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was a great side dish to my grilled chicken.


Mahermudsir Arain
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I tried this recipe last night, and it turned out so well! The broccoli was roasted to perfection and had a lovely charred flavor. The cardamom malai sauce was delicious and complemented the broccoli perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish a


Halim Tilis
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This roasted broccoli dish with almonds and cardamom malai sauce was an absolute delight! The broccoli florets were perfectly roasted, with a slight char and a tender interior. The cardamom malai sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of s