Indian Broccoli Recipes

Here's a collection of 12+ delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Broccoli Recipes you can easily make in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop. These recipes are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy broccoli in a flavorful Indian way - many are Vegan, Keto/Low-Carb, and Gluten-Free too!

Not A Broccoli Fan? Due to their distinct taste and smell, a lot of people (especially kids) don't like eating them.

I never grew up eating this vegetable back in India. Only after I came to the United States did I learn about the many health benefits and start trying new recipes with it.

From crispy broccoli 65, air fryer roasted broccoli, broccoli cheddar soup, to broccoli paneer bhurji sandwich, there's so much to love about broccoli. Here are the best ways to eat this delicious broccoli vegetable.

What is Broccoli?

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head and stalk are eaten as a vegetable.

It belongs to the Brassica oleracea family, including cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale, collectively referred to as cruciferous vegetables.

A healthy green veggie can be eaten both raw or cooked. But recent research suggests that steaming broccoli is the best way to retain its nutritional content. This vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is considered one of the world's healthiest superfoods.

Is Broccoli Keto Friendly vegetable?

Yes. The best type of vegetables for a ketogenic diet are both high in nutrients and low in carbohydrates. These include broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, bell pepper, lettuce, cucumbers, and more. For example, a serving of broccoli (3 ounces raw) has 30 calories and 3 grams net carbs.